Ridley name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Old English
Usage: English
Pronunciation: r(i)-dley
Meaning: From the Red Meadow, Reed Clearing, Hreod and Leah
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Ridley meaning and origin

What does Ridley mean?

Curious unisex name Ridley is used substantially in English, meaning of Ridley is "From the Red Meadow, Reed Clearing, Hreod or Leah" is of Old English origin.

How do I pronounce Ridley?

The two syllabled name Ridley is commonly pronounced as r(i)-dley. There are multiple ways to say the baby name, i.e., rid-ley.

Variants of Ridley

Rhidley, Rid

How popular is the name Ridley?

Ridley is a common name in United States given to over 1636 babies in 67 years. Currently the name is rising, in 2018, it ranked 1671st when 124 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls.

Ridley is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, its highest ever rank is 1270 (2012) in its 19 years run on England and Wales naming chart. Over 187 people have been named Ridley in England and Wales.

Also, it appeared first time in 1999 on baby boy names list of France.

Also, Ridley is a familiar name in Jamaica and Australia. At least, 1000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our evaluation.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
20232060721854107
20221987761911104
2021174392197198
20201860791886101
20191930761826111
20181731891675124
2017197572239775
2016187579226384
2015218962252471
2014206168249172
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Here's what numbers has to say about Ridley

You don't think twice before making a decision. Overcoming obstacles is your thing. You are easily adaptable to changes and used to take the high road to success. Accept how you are and stop stressing over your imperfections because they're the ones that make you perfectly imperfect. Most people enjoy having you around. Practice solitude and learn to survive on your own. Deep inside, people envy you, and you know it.

Other names similar to Ridley

  •  Sprowle - Sprowle's meaning is Active or Energetic has its origin in English, used especially in English is given to boys
  •  Seibert - Unheard-of Seibert predominantly is used in English is originated from English, meaning of Seibert is "Bright Sea" is bestowed upon boys
  •  Vinsone has its origin in Old English language is a boy name, principally used in English, Vinsone means "Son of Vinn"
  •  Melaney - Rare girl name Melaney has origin in Old Greek, meaning of Melaney is "Dark-skinned or Black" is majorly used in English
  •  Bazyl - Meaning of Bazyl is Royal is a baby boy name is used prevalently in English

Middle names for Ridley

These are the familiar and short middle names that we love for the name Ridley.

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Famous people named Ridley

  • Ridley Haim Herschell, Polish-born British minister
  • Ridley Scott, English film director and producer
  • Ridley Pearson, American author of suspense and thriller novels for adults
  • Ridley Jacobs, former Antiguan cricketer
  • Ridley Bent, Canadian country singer-songwriter

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
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