Tinder

Tinder Meaning & Origin

About Tinder
The surname Tinder is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "tind," meaning "tinder" or "kindling." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was quick-witted, lively, or had a fiery personality. The name may also have been occupational, referring to someone who worked with tinder or in a related field. Overall, the surname Tinder is associated with traits like energy, quick thinking, and perhaps a touch of fiery temperament.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Tinder: 911
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 26,727
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.31

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TNTR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
TA
πŸ”Š Soundex
T05306
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
T IH1 N D ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈtΙͺndΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TNTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T536

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tinder in Braille

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

The name Tinder in braille

How to sign the name Tinder using Sign Language

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

The name Tinder in sign language

Numerology