Shields

Shields Meaning & Origin

About Shields
The name "Shields" is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "scield," meaning a protective barrier or shield. It is a surname that was likely given to someone who was skilled in using a shield or had a strong and protective nature. The name "Shields" can also symbolize qualities such as defense, resilience, and protection.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Shields are male.

Shields Popularity Trends

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XLTS
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0432
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH IY1 L D Z
🌐 IPA
/ʃildz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XLTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S432

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shields in Braille

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

The name Shields in braille

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

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

The name Shields in sign language

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