North

North Meaning & Origin

About North
The name "North" is derived from the English word for the cardinal direction, representing the direction towards the North Pole. As a given name, "North" symbolizes strength, stability, and guidance. It can also evoke a sense of adventure and exploration, reflecting the idea of forging one's own path and embracing new experiences.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

North is considered a unisex name, and is used by both males 50.00% and females 50.00%, based on recent birth statistics.

North Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 31.25% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NR0
🗽 NYSIIS
N/A
🔊 Soundex
N0630
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AO1 R TH
🌐 IPA
/nɔrθ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NR0', 'NRT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N630

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name North in Braille

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

The name North in braille

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

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

The name North in sign language

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