Locke

Locke Meaning & Origin

About Locke
The name "Locke" is of English origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Old English word "loc," meaning "enclosure" or "fence." As a surname, it could have been given to someone who lived near a lock or a barrier, or it could have been an occupational name for a locksmith. Additionally, "Locke" is also associated with the philosopher John Locke, whose ideas greatly influenced political and social thought during the Enlightenment.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Locke are male.

Locke Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 28.26% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LK
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AA1 K
🌐 IPA
/lɑk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Locke in Braille

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

The name Locke in braille

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

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

The name Locke in sign language

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