Ridley
Old English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Ridley
Ridley derives from Old English "ridh" (clearing) and "leah" (meadow), meaning "clearing meadow" or "reed meadow." The name originated as an English place name that became a surname and eventually a given name, primarily used in English-speaking countries with particular popularity in Britain and North America.
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Etymology
Ridley derives from Old English "ridh" (clearing) and "leah" (meadow), meaning "clearing meadow" or "reed meadow." The name originated as an English place name that became a surname and eventually a given name, primarily used in English-speaking countries with particular popularity in Britain and North America.
Ridley currently ranks #2,089 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2021.
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