KIDDER
Kidder
Origin of the Name: Kidder is an English surname with possible origins in the Middle English word "kydeler," which referred to a horse groom or handler.
Notable People:
- Anna Kidder: An English novelist and poet known for her works portraying Victorian life.
- William Kidder: A renowned British historian specialising in medieval English literature.
- Julia Kidder: English actress known for her performances in Shakespearean plays.
Heraldic Symbol: The Kidder family crest features a rearing horse, symbolising strength and agility, set against a field of green and silver, representing prosperity and nobility.
Distribution: The surname Kidder is predominantly found in the southern regions of England, with notable concentrations in counties such as Kent, Surrey, and Sussex.
Variants: Variants of the Kidder surname include Kitter, Kedder, and Kidler.
Legacy: The Kidder surname reflects a heritage of skilled horsemanship and a connection to rural English life. Many individuals bearing this name have excelled in fields such as literature, history, and the performing arts, contributing to British cultural heritage.
Typical given names associated with the Kidder surname
Male
- Dishad
- Geoffrey
- James
- Martin
- Michael
Female
- Jennifer
- Rosemary
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
How to communicate the surname Kidder in...
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Morse
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There are approximately 91 people named Kidder in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Kidder.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Famous people named Kidder
- Margot Kidder - Canadian-American actress and activist (1948 to 2018)
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.