Horace

Horace Meaning & Origin

About Horace
The name Horace is of Latin origin and is derived from the Roman family name Horatius. It is believed to have originated from the Latin word "hora," meaning "hour" or "time." The name Horace is associated with qualities such as punctuality, timeliness, and a sense of order. It is often given to individuals who are known for their reliability, discipline, and adherence to schedules.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Horace are male.

Horace Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 23.53% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HRS
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H06020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AO1 R AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈhɔrɪs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Horace in Braille

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

The name Horace in braille

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

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

The name Horace in sign language

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