Ovid

Ovid Meaning & Origin

About Ovid
The name "Ovid" is of Latin origin and is derived from the Latin word "ovidius," meaning "sheep herder" or "shepherd." It is associated with the Roman poet Publius Ovidius Naso, commonly known as Ovid, who was renowned for his works of poetry, particularly his epic poem "Metamorphoses." The name "Ovid" symbolizes a connection to nature, simplicity, and pastoral life.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Ovid are male.

Ovid Popularity Trends

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AFT
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O103
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
OW1 V IH0 D
🌐 IPA
/ovid*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AFT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O130

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ovid in Braille

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

The name Ovid in braille

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

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

The name Ovid in sign language

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