Ripley

Ripley Meaning & Origin

About Ripley
The name "Ripley" is of English origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Old English words "ripan" meaning "to strip" and "leah" meaning "clearing" or "meadow." As a surname, Ripley referred to someone who lived near a strip of land or clearing. In recent times, the name gained popularity as a given name, often associated with the character Ellen Ripley from the "Alien" film series. Ripley can symbolize strength, resilience, and a connection to nature.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Ripley is considered a unisex name, and is used by both males 25.51% and females 74.49%, based on recent birth statistics.

Ripley Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 26.72% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
RPL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
RA
πŸ”Š Soundex
R0140
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IH1 P L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈrΙͺpli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('RPL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ripley in Braille

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

The name Ripley in braille

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

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

The name Ripley in sign language

Numerology