English

Ridley

Pronounced RID-leeShare

Meaning: Reed clearing or stripped clearing

  • Gender-neutral
  • Uncommon
  • 2 syllables

The story

Ridley comes from English place names and a surname. Its first element varies by location, giving readings such as reed clearing or stripped clearing rather than one universal landscape meaning.

Popularity

Uncommon

Outside the US top 1,000.

Style

Origins

Ridley comes from English.

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