Riddle

Riddle Meaning & Origin

About Riddle
The surname Riddle is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Middle English word "redel" or "riddel," which means a riddle or puzzle. It could have been a nickname given to someone who was known for their cleverness or ability to solve riddles. Alternatively, it could have been an occupational name for someone who composed or recited riddles. The surname Riddle may also have originated from a habitational name for someone who lived near a place named Riddle, which is derived from the Old English word "rydels" meaning "clearing in the woods." Overall, the surname Riddle is associated with intelligence, wit, and problem-solving abilities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Riddle: 33,507
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 1,036
  • Frequency per 100k people: 11.36

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Riddle based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RTL
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0340
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IH1 D AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈrɪdəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R340

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Riddle in Braille

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

The name Riddle in braille

How to sign the name Riddle using Sign Language

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

The name Riddle in sign language

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