Hatteras

Hatteras Meaning & Origin

About Hatteras
The name "Hatteras" is derived from the Native American Algonquian word "Croatoan," which means "land of the brave." It is most commonly associated with Cape Hatteras, a narrow strip of land located on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Cape Hatteras is known for its treacherous waters and shifting sandbars, making it a historically dangerous area for ships. The name "Hatteras" has come to symbolize resilience, bravery, and the power of nature.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Hatteras are female.

Hatteras Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HTRS
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H030602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AE1 T ER0 AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈhætərəs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HTRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H362

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hatteras in Braille

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

The name Hatteras in braille

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

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

The name Hatteras in sign language

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