Waid

Waid Meaning & Origin

About Waid
The name "Waid" is of German origin and is derived from the Old High German word "waidan," meaning "to hunt" or "to chase." It is a surname that was often given to individuals who were skilled hunters or had a connection to hunting. The name "Waid" signifies someone who is adventurous, determined, and possesses a strong sense of purpose.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Waid are male.

Waid Popularity Trends

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AT
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EY1 D
🌐 IPA
/weɪd/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AT', 'FT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Waid in Braille

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

The name Waid in braille

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

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

The name Waid in sign language

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