Webster

Webster Meaning & Origin

About Webster
The name "Webster" is of English origin and is derived from the occupational surname for a weaver. It is derived from the Middle English word "webbe" meaning "weaver" and the Old English word "stere" meaning "a person who does or works with." Therefore, the name "Webster" signifies someone who is involved in the weaving profession.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Webster are male.

Webster Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 41.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
APSTR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
WA
πŸ”Š Soundex
W012306
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EH1 B S T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈwΙ›bstΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('APSTR', 'FPSTR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W123

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Webster in Braille

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

The name Webster in braille

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

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

The name Webster in sign language

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