Lefty

Lefty Meaning & Origin

About Lefty
The name "Lefty" is a colloquial term typically used as a nickname for someone who is left-handed. It is derived from the word "left," which refers to the side of the body opposite to the right hand. The name "Lefty" often carries a sense of uniqueness or distinction, as left-handedness is less common than right-handedness.

πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Lefty are male.

Lefty Popularity Trends

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LFT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L0130
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EH1 F T IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈlΙ›fti/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LFT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L130

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lefty in Braille

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

The name Lefty in braille

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

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

The name Lefty in sign language

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