BADDELEY

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Baddeley

Baddeley is a surname of English origin. It is derived from the Old English personal name "Baduhild", which means "battle-fighter". The name Baddeley is first recorded in Staffordshire, England, where the Baddeley family held a seat as Lords of the manor. The surname has variations in spelling, such as Badley and Badly.

*Notable individuals with the surname Baddeley include:

Sir John James Baddeley (1842–1926), an English writer and traveller known for his works on the Caucasus region.
Hermione Baddeley (1906–1986), an English actress known for her performances in film, television, and stage productions.
Angela Baddeley (1904–1976), an English actress known for her role as Mrs. Bridges in the television series "Upstairs, Downstairs".*

The Baddeley name has been present in British history for centuries and continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining a connection to England's heritage and ancestry.

There are approximately 2,062 people named Baddeley in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,114th most common surname in Britain. Around 32 in a million people in Britain are named Baddeley.

Surname type: Location or geographical feature

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Christopher
David
John
Mark
Michael
Paul
Peter
Robert
Simon
Stephen

Female

Ann
Christine
Elizabeth
Emma
Gail
Julia
Kathleen
Linda
Margaret
Mary
Michelle
Sarah
Susan

Similar and related surnames

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