READY
Ready
Ready is a surname of English origin, deriving from the Middle English word "redy," meaning prepared or prompt. The surname is considered to be of occupational origin, denoting a person who was quick or had the readiness to act promptly. It may have been given to individuals who were efficient or reliable in completing tasks.
History
The Ready surname dates back to medieval times in England. It is believed to have been first used as a nickname before becoming hereditary. The name has been found in various regions across the country, with concentrations in areas such as Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Kent.
Notable Individuals
1. John Ready (1800–1877): A prominent Victorian-era artist known for his landscape paintings and illustrations. 2. Margaret Ready (1935–2008): Renowned British novelist, best known for her works exploring themes of family dynamics and societal issues. 3. Dr. William Ready (1921–2013): Esteemed academic and librarian, recognised for his contributions to the field of library science.
Variants
Variants of the Ready surname include Readie, Redi, and Readie.
References
- Hanks, P., Coates, R., & McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press.
There are approximately 1,067 people named Ready in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,020th most common surname in Britain. Around 16 in a million people in Britain are named Ready.
Surname type: From given name or forename
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Ireland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Arthur
- Christopher
- Darren
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Stephen
- Steven
Female
- Catherine
- Charlotte
- Elizabeth
- Jane
- Jean
- Julie
- Lisa
- Louise
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Sarah
Similar and related surnames
- Reddie
- Reddy
- Rady
- Read
- Radey
- Radi
- Radie
- Rad
- Raid
- Raad
- Raidy
- Raddy
- Raed
- Raidi
- Raddi
- Reday
- Raddie
- Radyk
- Radzi
- Ratay
- Rattay
- Rattey
- Ratty
- Raty
- Readdie
- Readdy
- Reade
- Reades
- Readey
- Readie
- Readin
- Reado
- Reads
- Reaid
- Reddey
- Reddi
- Reddis
- Rede
- Redey
- Redi
- Redie
- Redy
- Redyk
- Reead
- Reed
- Reeday
- Reedie
- Reedy
- Reiad
- Reid
- Reidie
- Reidy
- Reity
- Retey
- Rettey
- Retty
- Rety
- Reyad
- Rhead
- Rheade
- Ridday
- Riddey
- Riddy
- Ridey
- Ridy
- Riedi
- Riedy
- Rittey
- Ritty
- Roady
- Roday
- Roddey
- Roddy
- Rodey
- Rodiy
- Rodoy
- Rody
- Roody
- Ruday
- Ruddey
- Ruddy
- Rudey
- Rudy
- Rutey
- Ruttey
- Rutty
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.