Bauld

Bauld Meaning & Origin

About Bauld
The surname Bauld is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "bald" or "baldur," meaning "bold" or "brave." It is a descriptive surname that was likely given to individuals who displayed courageous or fearless characteristics. Over time, the name Bauld has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary surname.

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📏 Surname Length
💬 Number of Syllables
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Bauld is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Bauld: 144
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 120187
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bauld based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Bauld is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLT
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B043
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AO1 L D
🌐 IPA
/bauld*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B430

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bauld in Braille

Here's how to represent Bauld in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Bauld in braille

How to sign the name Bauld using Sign Language

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

The name Bauld in sign language

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