Princeton

Princeton Meaning & Origin

About Princeton
The name Princeton is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "prince" and "tun," meaning "princely town" or "town of the prince." It is a surname turned given name that signifies nobility, regality, and a connection to royalty or a ruling class. The name Princeton often conveys a sense of sophistication, elegance, and prestige.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Princeton are male.

Princeton Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -2.57% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PRNSTN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
PA
πŸ”Š Soundex
P60520305
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R IH1 N S T AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈprΙͺnstΙ™n/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PRNSTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P652

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Princeton in Braille

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

The name Princeton in braille

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

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

The name Princeton in sign language

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