Ledger

Ledger Meaning & Origin

About Ledger
The name Ledger is of English origin and has a literal meaning of "scribe" or "keeper of accounts." It is derived from the Old English word "læcgere," which refers to a person responsible for recording financial transactions and maintaining records. As a name, Ledger signifies someone who is organized, meticulous, and detail-oriented, often associated with professions such as accounting or bookkeeping.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Ledger are male.

Ledger Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -0.82% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LJR
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L03206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EH1 JH ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈlɛʤər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LJR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L326

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ledger in Braille

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

The name Ledger in braille

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

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

The name Ledger in sign language

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