Trilby

Trilby Meaning & Origin

About Trilby
The name "Trilby" is of English origin and is derived from the word "trilbys," which refers to a type of soft felt hat. The name gained popularity after the publication of George du Maurier's novel "Trilby" in 1894, where the main character, Trilby O'Ferrall, was depicted as a captivating and talented singer. As a name, Trilby is often associated with creativity, charm, and a free-spirited nature.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Trilby are female.

Trilby Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -14.29% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TRLP
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T60410
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T R IH1 L B IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈtrɪlbi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRLP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T641

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Trilby in Braille

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

The name Trilby in braille

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

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

The name Trilby in sign language

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