Howl

Howl Meaning & Origin

About Howl
The name "Howl" is derived from the Old English word "hūlan," meaning to make a loud, prolonged, and mournful cry. It is often associated with the sound made by wolves or other animals. As a name, "Howl" can symbolize strength, wildness, and a primal nature, evoking a sense of untamed power and freedom.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Howl are male.

Howl Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 18.18% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HL
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AW1 L
🌐 IPA
/haʊl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Howl in Braille

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

The name Howl in braille

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

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

The name Howl in sign language

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