Rusty

Rusty Meaning & Origin

About Rusty
The name Rusty is a nickname derived from the word "rust," which refers to the reddish-brown coating that forms on iron or steel when exposed to moisture and air. As a name, Rusty often conveys a sense of ruggedness, strength, and resilience. It can also evoke a sense of warmth and earthiness, reminiscent of the color it represents.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Rusty are male.

Rusty Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -20.93% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
RST
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
RA
πŸ”Š Soundex
R0230
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AH1 S T IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈrΙ™sti/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('RST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rusty in Braille

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

The name Rusty in braille

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

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

The name Rusty in sign language

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