Walsh

Walsh Meaning & Origin

About Walsh
The name "Walsh" is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "Breathnach," meaning "Briton" or "Welshman." It is a surname that was often given to individuals of Welsh or British descent who settled in Ireland. The name "Walsh" signifies a connection to Wales or Britain and is commonly found among Irish families with Welsh ancestry.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Walsh are male.

Walsh Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -12.50% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALX
ðŸ—― NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0420
ðŸŽĩ Syllabic Pronunciation
W AO1 L SH
🌐 IPA
/wɔlʃ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALX', 'FLX')
ðŸˆŊ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Walsh in Braille

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

The name Walsh in braille

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

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

The name Walsh in sign language

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