Waddy

Waddy Meaning & Origin

About Waddy
The surname Waddy is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wæddi," meaning "a pledge" or "a surety." It was likely originally used as a nickname for someone who acted as a guarantor or surety for another person. Over time, the surname Waddy became hereditary and passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Waddy can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Waddy: 1,844
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 15,792
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.63

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AT
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AA1 D IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈwɑdi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AT', 'FT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Waddy in Braille

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

The name Waddy in braille

How to sign the name Waddy using Sign Language

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

The name Waddy in sign language

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