Strange

Strange Meaning & Origin

About Strange
The name "Strange" is an English surname derived from the Middle English word "strange," meaning "foreign" or "unfamiliar." It was originally used to describe someone who was from a different place or had unusual characteristics. As a surname, it may have been given to individuals who were perceived as different or eccentric in some way. Today, the name "Strange" can still evoke a sense of uniqueness or peculiarity.

🌍 Origin
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Strange are female.

Strange Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -58.33% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
STRNJ
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S360520
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T R EY1 N JH
🌐 IPA
/streΙͺnΚ€/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('STRNJ', 'STRNK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S365

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Strange in Braille

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

The name Strange in braille

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

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

The name Strange in sign language

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