Budden

Budden is a surname of English origin, derived from the medieval given name "Budden," which is a diminutive form of "Burd" or "Budd." The surname is primarily found in the south-western counties of England, such as Dorset and Hampshire.

Origins and Meaning

The name "Budden" is believed to have originated from a medieval given name used in England. It is thought to be of Anglo-Saxon origin, with possible connections to Old English words meaning "barley" or "messenger." The surname Budden may also have links to personal names like "Burdon" or "Budd."

Distribution and Variants

The Budden surname is most commonly found in the counties of Dorset and Hampshire, as well as other parts of the south-west of England. Over time, variations of the name have emerged, including "Buddin," "Buddon," and "Buddenhagen."

Notable Individuals

  • Edward Budden (1870-1953): An English cricketer who played for Somerset in the early 20th century.
  • Amy Budden (b. 1985): A British singer-songwriter known for her folk and acoustic music.

References

  • Reaney, P.H., & Wilson, R.M. (1997). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press.
  • Hanks, P., Coates, R., & McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press.

There are approximately 1,748 people named Budden in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,702nd most common surname in Britain. Around 27 in a million people in Britain are named Budden.

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

  • Andrew
  • Christopher
  • David
  • Ian
  • James
  • John
  • Mark
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Richard
  • Stephen

Female

  • Barbara
  • Claire
  • Elizabeth
  • Janet
  • Joan
  • Julie
  • Karen
  • Kathleen
  • Margaret
  • Patricia
  • Sarah
  • Susan
  • Victoria

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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