Edgy

Edgy Meaning & Origin

About Edgy
The surname Edgy is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "ecg," meaning "edge" or "sword." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was sharp, cutting, or had a keen edge to their personality or physical appearance. The name may have been given to individuals who were skilled with a sword or had a sharp wit. Overall, the surname Edgy signifies someone who possesses qualities associated with sharpness or edge.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Edgy: 103
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 157,234
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.03

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AJ
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E320
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 JH IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈɛʤi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AJ', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Edgy in Braille

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

The name Edgy in braille

How to sign the name Edgy using Sign Language

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

The name Edgy in sign language

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