GOODRIDGE
Goodridge
Overview Goodridge is a surname of Old English origin, derived from the words 'good' and 'ridge', which together signify a positive, high-achieving individual. The name is primarily associated with England, with various instances of the surname spreading to other English-speaking countries.
History The surname Goodridge has been present in England since medieval times. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who lived by a prominent ridge or hill, suggesting a person of high standing or moral character. Over the centuries, the name has been recorded in various forms, such as Godrich, Goodrich, and Goodridge, as families migrated and spellings evolved.
Notable Individuals
- William Goodridge: A renowned 19th-century British architect known for his contributions to Gothic Revival architecture.
- Jane Goodridge: A prominent botanist and environmentalist who made significant contributions to the field of plant biology.
Legacy The Goodridge name has endured through generations and continues to be carried by families across England and the wider English-speaking world. Through the achievements of notable individuals and the shared sense of heritage, the surname Goodridge remains an important part of British history and culture.
There are approximately 2,294 people named Goodridge in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,756th most common surname in Britain. Around 35 in a million people in Britain are named Goodridge.
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
- Alan
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Daniel
- David
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- William
Female
- Christine
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jacqueline
- Jane
- Joan
- Julie
- Margaret
- Sharon
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Goodrick
- Goodrich
- Gooderidge
- Goodride
- Goodrid
- Godridge
- Goodredge
- Goddridge
- Catargiu
- Catridge
- Cotteridge
- Cottridge
- Cowdridge
- Cutteridge
- Cuttridge
- Gadiraju
- Gatteridge
- Gattridge
- Godderidge
- Goderidge
- Godrej
- Goodbridge
- Goodread
- Goodreid
- Goodriche
- Goodricke
- Goodrige
- Goodright
- Gowdridge
- Gowtridge
- Guderidge
- Gudridge
- Guteridge
- Gutridge
- Gutrige
- Gutterage
- Gutteridge
- Gutterridge
- Guttridge
- Katerji
- Ketridge
- Ketterage
- Ketterdge
- Ketteridge
- Kettridge
- Kiteridge
- Kitridge
- Kitterage
- Kitteridge
- Kittredge
- Kittridge
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.