Stonewall

Stonewall Meaning & Origin

About Stonewall
The name "Stonewall" is derived from the combination of two English words: "stone" and "wall." It refers to a wall made of stones or rocks that is built to provide support, protection, or to mark a boundary. The term "Stonewall" is often associated with the historical event known as the Stonewall Riots, which took place in 1969 and marked a turning point in the LGBTQ+ rights movement. The name has since become a symbol of resistance, resilience, and the fight for equality.

🌍 Origin
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Stonewall are male.

Stonewall Popularity Trends

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
STNL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S30504
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T OW1 N W AO2 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈstoʊnˌwΙ”l/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('STNL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S354

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Stonewall in Braille

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

The name Stonewall in braille

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

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

The name Stonewall in sign language

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