Dainty

Dainty Meaning & Origin

About Dainty
The surname Dainty is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "daintie," meaning delicate or elegant. It was likely originally used as a nickname for someone who was considered refined or graceful. The surname Dainty may have also been given to someone who had a dainty or delicate appearance or mannerisms. Overall, the surname Dainty signifies a person who possesses qualities of delicacy or elegance.

🌍 Origin
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dainty: 352
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 57,781
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TNT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
DA
πŸ”Š Soundex
D0530
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
D EY1 N T IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈdeΙͺnti/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D530

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dainty in Braille

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

The name Dainty in braille

How to sign the name Dainty using Sign Language

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

The name Dainty in sign language

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