Skip

Skip Meaning & Origin

About Skip
The name "Skip" is a diminutive form of the English word "skipper," which originally referred to a captain or leader of a ship. As a name, "Skip" conveys a sense of playfulness, energy, and a carefree nature. It often represents someone who is adventurous, lively, and enjoys taking charge or leading others.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Skip are male.

Skip Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 50% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SKP
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S201
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S K IH1 P
🌐 IPA
/skɪp/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SKP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S210

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Skip in Braille

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

The name Skip in braille

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

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

The name Skip in sign language

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