Bridle

Bridle Meaning & Origin

About Bridle
The surname Bridle is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "bridel," meaning "bridle" or "rein." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who made or used bridles for horses. The name may have also been used as a nickname for someone who had a controlling or restraining nature. Overall, the surname Bridle is associated with the equestrian industry and the skill of working with horses.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bridle: 176
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 102,197
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PRTL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
BA
πŸ”Š Soundex
B60340
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R AY1 D AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈbraΙͺdΙ™l/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PRTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B634

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bridle in Braille

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

The name Bridle in braille

How to sign the name Bridle using Sign Language

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

The name Bridle in sign language

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