Wrigley

Wrigley Meaning & Origin

About Wrigley
The name "Wrigley" is of English origin and is primarily a surname. It is derived from the Old English word "wrigian," meaning "to twist or turn." As a surname, it likely originated as a nickname for someone who had a tendency to twist or turn, or perhaps someone who lived near a winding road or river. The name gained popularity as a given name due to its association with the famous Wrigley Field baseball stadium in Chicago, named after the chewing gum magnate William Wrigley Jr. Overall, "Wrigley" conveys a sense of movement, flexibility, or a connection to the iconic baseball park.

🌍 Origin
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Wrigley is considered a unisex name, and is used by both males 59.25% and females 40.75%, based on recent birth statistics.

Wrigley Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 9.30% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
RKL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
WA
πŸ”Š Soundex
W60240
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IH1 G L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈrΙͺgli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('RKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W624

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wrigley in Braille

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

The name Wrigley in braille

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

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

The name Wrigley in sign language

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