Prentiss

Prentiss Meaning & Origin

About Prentiss
The name "Prentiss" is of English origin and is derived from the occupational surname "printer." It is a variant of the word "apprentice," which refers to someone who is learning a trade or profession under a skilled worker. As a given name, "Prentiss" signifies someone who is diligent, hardworking, and dedicated to their craft.

๐ŸŒ Origin
๐Ÿ“ Name Length
๐Ÿ’ฌ Number of Syllables
๐Ÿ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Prentiss are male.

Prentiss Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 12.50% over the past year.

Pronunciation

๐Ÿ“‡ Metaphone
PRNTS
๐Ÿ—ฝ NYSIIS
PA
๐Ÿ”Š Soundex
P605302
๐ŸŽต Syllabic Pronunciation
P R EH1 N T IH0 S
๐ŸŒ IPA
/หˆprษ›ntษชs/
๐Ÿ”Š Double Metaphone
('PRNTS', '')
๐Ÿˆฏ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P653

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Prentiss in Braille

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

The name Prentiss in braille

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

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

The name Prentiss in sign language

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