Rigg

Rigg Meaning & Origin

About Rigg
The name "Rigg" is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "hryggr," meaning "ridge" or "spine." It is a surname that likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near or on a ridge or hill. The name "Rigg" can also be a variant of the surname "Riggs," which is derived from the Old Norse word "hryggr" combined with the Old English word "rigg," meaning "ridge." Overall, the name "Rigg" signifies a connection to geographical features such as ridges or hills.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Rigg are male.

Rigg Popularity Trends

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RK
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IH1 G
🌐 IPA
/rɪg/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rigg in Braille

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

The name Rigg in braille

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

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

The name Rigg in sign language

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