Kidd

Kidd Meaning & Origin

About Kidd
The name "Kidd" is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "kidde," meaning a young goat. It is a surname that was often given to someone who either worked with or resembled a young goat. The name "Kidd" can also be associated with the Scottish pirate William Kidd, known as Captain Kidd, who gained notoriety in the late 17th century. Overall, the name "Kidd" carries connotations of youthfulness, playfulness, and possibly a connection to the sea.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Kidd are male.

Kidd Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 40% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KT
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IH1 D
🌐 IPA
/kÉŞd/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kidd in Braille

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

The name Kidd in braille

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

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

The name Kidd in sign language

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