Squire

Squire Meaning & Origin

About Squire
The name "Squire" is derived from the Old French word "esquier," meaning "shield bearer" or "squire." Historically, a squire was a young nobleman who served as an apprentice to a knight. They would assist the knight in battle, carry their armor and weapons, and learn the skills necessary to become a knight themselves. The name "Squire" therefore signifies a person of noble birth who is in training to become a knight. In modern usage, it is often used as a surname or given name, evoking notions of chivalry, honor, and nobility.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Squire are male.

Squire Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SKR
🗽 NYSIIS
SGA
🔊 Soundex
S2060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S K W AY1 R
🌐 IPA
/skwaɪr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Squire in Braille

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

The name Squire in braille

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

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

The name Squire in sign language

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