London

London Meaning & Origin

About London
The name London is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "Lundun," which refers to the capital city of England. It is believed to have originated from a Celtic word meaning "wild" or "uninhabited," possibly referring to the early settlement's location on the wild marshes of the River Thames. Today, London is a cosmopolitan city known for its rich history, cultural diversity, and global significance in various fields.

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

Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name London are female.

London Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -17.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LNTN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L05305
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AH1 N D AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈlΙ™ndΙ™n/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LNTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L535

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name London in Braille

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

The name London in braille

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

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

The name London in sign language

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