Thoreau

Thoreau Meaning & Origin

About Thoreau
The name "Thoreau" is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "toral," meaning "bull." It is a surname that was later adopted as a given name. The name Thoreau is associated with strength, power, and resilience, reflecting the characteristics of a bull. It is often used as a masculine name and is known for its unique and distinctive sound.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Thoreau are male.

Thoreau Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -22.22% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
0R
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
TA
πŸ”Š Soundex
T060
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
TH ER0 OW1
🌐 IPA
/ΞΈΙ™roʊ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('0R', 'TR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Thoreau in Braille

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

The name Thoreau in braille

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

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

The name Thoreau in sign language

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