Briden

Briden Meaning & Origin

About Briden
The surname Briden is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "brydene," meaning "dweller by the bridge." It is a locational surname, typically given to someone who lived near or worked at a bridge. The name may also have been used to describe someone who was responsible for maintaining or overseeing a bridge. Overall, the surname Briden signifies a connection to a bridge or a bridge-related occupation in medieval England.

🌍 Origin
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Briden: 339
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 59,603
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PRTN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
BA
πŸ”Š Soundex
B60305
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R AY1 D AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈbraΙͺdΙ™n/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PRTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B635

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Briden in Braille

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

The name Briden in braille

How to sign the name Briden using Sign Language

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

The name Briden in sign language

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