Vaughan

Vaughan Meaning & Origin

About Vaughan
The name "Vaughan" is of Welsh origin and is derived from the Welsh word "bychan," meaning "small" or "little." It is a surname that was originally used to describe someone who was small in stature or had a diminutive nature. Over time, it has also become a given name and is often associated with individuals who are humble, modest, and possess a gentle disposition.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Vaughan are male.

Vaughan Popularity Trends

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FKN
🗽 NYSIIS
VA
🔊 Soundex
V0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
V AO1 N
🌐 IPA
/vɔn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
V250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Vaughan in Braille

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

The name Vaughan in braille

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

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

The name Vaughan in sign language

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