Holder

Holder Meaning & Origin

About Holder
The name "Holder" is of English origin and is an occupational surname derived from the Middle English word "holdere," meaning "a person who holds or possesses something." It was typically used to denote someone who held a position of authority or responsibility, such as a landowner or a holder of goods. The name "Holder" signifies someone who is a caretaker, guardian, or possessor, reflecting a sense of responsibility and ownership.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Holder are male.

Holder Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -12.50% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HLTR
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H04306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH OW1 L D ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈhoʊldər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HLTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H436

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Holder in Braille

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

The name Holder in braille

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

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

The name Holder in sign language

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