Wright

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Wright means "craftsman" or "maker". It is derived from an English occupational surname for someone who was a skilled worker, such as a carpenter, blacksmith or wheelwright.
Pronunciation
RIET
The name Wright is pronounced like "RITE" or "RYT".
Popularity
The popularity of Wright as a first name is relatively low, and it is not often used as a baby name.

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Wright Name meanings & History

The name Wright means "craftsman" or "maker". It is derived from an English occupational surname for someone who was a skilled worker, such as a carpenter, blacksmith or wheelwright. From an occupational surname meaning "craftsman", ultimately from Old English wyrhta. Famous bearers of the surname were the Wright brothers (Wilbur 1867-1912 and Orville 1871-1948), the inventors of the first successful airplane, and Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959), an American architect. Wright is typically used as a first name for boys.

Zodiac Sign of Wright: Willful Leo

Synonyms of Wright:

W: Wonderful,Wild,Wishful,Wonderment,Willful

R: Reason,Restless,Rational,Resourceful

I: Indulgence,Involved,Intimate

G: Go-getter,Gregarious,Goof-off,Genuine

H: Hobnobbing,Haggle,Heart's Desire,Hope,Hyper

T: Doubting Thomas,Talkative,Touchy,Tireless,Truth,Testy,Tacky

Wright is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Notable people with the last name Wright include the Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur, who were famous for inventing and piloting the first successful airplane. Freddie Wright was an English professional footballer, and Frank Lloyd Wright was a famous American architect.

2.) Wright (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) a short form of Wainwright.

Other Forms: Right, Wryght


3.) Wright (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) clear-minded; correct

Other Forms: Right, Rite, Wrighte, Write


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