Gaddy

Gaddy Meaning & Origin

About Gaddy
The surname Gaddy is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name MacGaoithín, meaning "son of the little fierce one." It is a patronymic surname, indicating descent from a male ancestor. The name suggests a person who was known for their bravery or fierceness, possibly in battle or in their character. Over time, the name MacGaoithín evolved into Gaddy, and individuals with this surname can be found primarily in Scotland and Ireland.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gaddy: 8,342
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4251
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.83

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KT
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AE1 D IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈgædi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gaddy in Braille

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

The name Gaddy in braille

How to sign the name Gaddy using Sign Language

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

The name Gaddy in sign language

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