Lively

Lively Meaning & Origin

About Lively
The surname Lively is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "lively" or "lyvely," meaning "full of life" or "vibrant." It was likely originally used as a nickname for someone who had a lively or energetic personality. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Lively may still be associated with qualities such as liveliness, vitality, and enthusiasm.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lively: 11,026
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3279
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.74

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LFL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L01040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AY1 V L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈlaΙͺvli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LFL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lively in Braille

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

The name Lively in braille

How to sign the name Lively using Sign Language

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

The name Lively in sign language

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