MOODY
Moody
Moody is an English surname that has its origins in the Old English word "modig," meaning brave or bold. The surname Moody is considered to be of nickname origin, derived from a characteristic of the original bearer, or sometimes a medieval pet form of the personal name "Modwald," itself coming from "Mūthuwald."
History
The surname Moody is present in British records since at least the 12th century. The Moody name is recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 and can be found in various parts of England, such as Essex, Sheerness, and Kent. Over time, the name spread to other regions of the United Kingdom.
Notable People
1. Edmund Moody (1734–1798)
An English entrepreneur, Edmund Moody was known for his contributions to the industrial revolution, particularly within the textile industry.
2. Sarah Moody (1845–1920)
Sarah Moody was a suffragette who played a vital role in the fight for women's voting rights in Britain during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Variants
Variants of the Moody surname include Mody, Moodie, Movdy, Moldy, and Mood.
The Moody surname has retained its popularity over the centuries and can still be found throughout the United Kingdom and in various other parts of the world where British diaspora communities exist.
There are approximately 13,136 people named Moody in the UK. That makes it the 683rd most common surname in Britain. Around 202 in a million people in Britain are named Moody.
Surname type: Nickname
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
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
Female
- Catherine
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Jane
- Karen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Sarah
- Susan