Paley

Paley Meaning & Origin

About Paley
The name "Paley" is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "pale," meaning a stake or fence. It is a surname that likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a fence or enclosure. The name may also have been given to someone who worked as a fence builder or had some association with fences. Overall, "Paley" is a name that is connected to the concept of boundaries or enclosures.

🌍 Origin
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Paley are female.

Paley Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 40% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
PA
πŸ”Š Soundex
P040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
P EY1 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈpeΙͺli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Paley in Braille

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

The name Paley in braille

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

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

The name Paley in sign language

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