Blithe

Blithe Meaning & Origin

About Blithe
The surname Blithe is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "blīðe," meaning "happy" or "cheerful." It was likely originally used as a nickname for someone with a cheerful or carefree disposition. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Blithe may still carry the connotation of being joyful or lighthearted.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Blithe: 131
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 129825
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Blithe 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 Blithe is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PL0
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B4030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B L AY1 DH
🌐 IPA
/blaɪð/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PL0', 'PLT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B430

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Blithe in Braille

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

The name Blithe in braille

How to sign the name Blithe using Sign Language

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

The name Blithe in sign language

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