Handy

Handy Meaning & Origin

About Handy
The name "Handy" is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "handig," meaning skillful or clever with the hands. It is a descriptive surname given to individuals who were known for their manual dexterity or practical abilities. The name Handy signifies someone who is adept at using their hands and is often associated with craftsmanship or handiwork.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Handy are male.

Handy Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -28.57% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
HNT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
HA
πŸ”Š Soundex
H0530
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AE1 N D IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈhændi/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('HNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H530

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Handy in Braille

Here's how to represent Handy in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Handy in braille

How to Spell the Name Handy in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Handy using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Handy in sign language

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