Wright

Wright Meaning & Origin

About Wright
The name "Wright" is of English origin and is an occupational surname derived from the Old English word "wryhta," meaning "worker" or "craftsman." It was typically used to denote someone who worked with wood, such as a carpenter or a wheelwright. The name "Wright" signifies a person skilled in a specific trade or craft, emphasizing their expertise and craftsmanship.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Wright are male.

Wright Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 75% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
RT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
WAG
πŸ”Š Soundex
W60203
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AY1 T
🌐 IPA
/raΙͺt/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('RT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W623

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wright in Braille

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

The name Wright in braille

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

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

The name Wright in sign language

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