Lad

Lad Meaning & Origin

About Lad
The name "Lad" is a diminutive form of the English word "lad," which refers to a young boy or a youth. As a name, Lad carries a similar meaning, representing a young and lively individual. It conveys a sense of youthfulness, energy, and playfulness, often associated with a carefree and adventurous spirit.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Lad are male.

Lad Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LT
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AE1 D
🌐 IPA
/lĂŚd/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lad in Braille

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

The name Lad in braille

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

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

The name Lad in sign language

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