Pretty

Pretty Meaning & Origin

About Pretty
The surname Pretty is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "praty," meaning cunning or clever. It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was considered clever or skillful. Over time, the surname Pretty has evolved and may also have been used to describe someone who was attractive or beautiful.

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

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pretty: 899
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 26975
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.3

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PRT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
PA
πŸ”Š Soundex
P6030
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R IH1 T IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈprΙͺti/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P630

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pretty in Braille

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

The name Pretty in braille

How to sign the name Pretty using Sign Language

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

The name Pretty in sign language

Numerology