About Nightingale
The surname Nightingale is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "nihtegale," meaning "nightingale." It was originally a nickname given to someone who had a beautiful singing voice or who had a cheerful and lively personality. The nightingale is a small bird known for its melodious song, and the surname Nightingale likely originated as a descriptive name for someone who possessed similar qualities.
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The surname Nightingale is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Nightingale based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Nightingale in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Nightingale using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.