Phelps

Phelps Meaning & Origin

About Phelps
The name "Phelps" is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "fælþ" or "fælþas," meaning "dweller in the field." It is a locational surname typically given to someone who lived near or worked in a field or open land. The name "Phelps" is relatively common in English-speaking countries and has variations in spelling across different regions.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Phelps are male.

Phelps Popularity Trends

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FLPS
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
P0412
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F EH1 L P S
🌐 IPA
/fɛlps/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FLPS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P412

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Phelps in Braille

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

The name Phelps in braille

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

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

The name Phelps in sign language

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