DODDRIDGE
Doddridge
Doddridge is a surname of English origin, believed to have originated in the county of Northamptonshire. The name is a toponym derived from the Old English words "dod," meaning "hill," and "hrycg," meaning "ridge," suggesting an ancestral connection to a hilly or ridged area.
A notable bearer of the Doddridge surname was Philip Doddridge (1702-1751), a prominent English nonconformist preacher, theologian, and writer. Doddridge was known for his influential works on religious and moral philosophy, as well as hymns and sermons that remain popular within Christian communities.
The Doddridge name has been preserved over the centuries through descendants and branches of the family, and can still be found among individuals of English heritage today. The surname's historical significance, combined with the achievements of notable bearers like Philip Doddridge, has contributed to its enduring presence within British genealogy and cultural heritage.
There are approximately 114 people named Doddridge in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Doddridge.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Christopher
- Craig
- Ian
- John
- Lee
- Mark
- Matthew
- Paul
- Stephen
- Wade
Female
- Anne
- Brenda
- Claire
- Danielle
- Kathryn
- Poppy
- Ruth
- Samantha
- Wendy
- Zara