Potter

Potter Meaning & Origin

About Potter
The name "Potter" is an occupational surname derived from the Middle English word "pottere," meaning a maker or seller of pottery. It refers to someone who worked as a potter, creating and selling ceramic vessels such as pots, bowls, and jars. The name "Potter" signifies a person's ancestral connection to the pottery trade, highlighting their historical occupation and expertise in the craft.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Potter are male.

Potter Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 100% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PTR
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P0306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AA1 T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈpɑtər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Potter in Braille

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

The name Potter in braille

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

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

The name Potter in sign language

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