How Do You Spell ENFINGER?

Pronunciation: [ɛnfˈɪŋɡə] (IPA)

Enfinger is a surname often used by individuals residing in the southern United States. The correct spelling of Enfinger can be traced back to its German roots, as the name originally consisted of two separate parts: "En" meaning "in" and "Finger" meaning "finger." In IPA phonetic transcription, this would be /ˈɛnˌfɪŋɡər/. Despite its seemingly straightforward spelling, Enfinger is often misspelled as "Enfingler" or "Enfenger" due to the unusual combination of letters in the name.

Etymology of ENFINGER

The word "Enfinger" is a surname of English origin. It is derived from the Old English personal name "Engel" or "Engele" and the suffix "-ing", which means "son of" or "descendant of". Therefore, "Enfinger" would mean "son of Engel" or "descendant of Engel". Surnames like "Enfinger" were commonly used in medieval England to denote a person's lineage or family association. Over time, these surnames became passed down through generations, eventually becoming permanent family names.

Similar spelling word for ENFINGER

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