Okie

Okie Meaning & Origin

About Okie
The name "Okie" is a colloquial term used to refer to people from Oklahoma, a state in the United States. It originated during the Great Depression when many people from Oklahoma migrated to other states in search of work and better opportunities. The term "Okie" became associated with these migrants and eventually became a general term for anyone from Oklahoma. It carries a sense of resilience, resourcefulness, and determination, reflecting the experiences of those who faced hardships during that era.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Okie are male.

Okie Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AK
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O200
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
OW1 K IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈoʊki/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Okie in Braille

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

The name Okie in braille

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

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

The name Okie in sign language

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