REDDIN
Reddin
Reddin is an English surname of Old French and Old Germanic origin. The name is believed to have been derived from the Old French name 'Reid,' meaning "red," and was likely used to describe someone with red hair or a ruddy complexion.
Origins:
The surname Reddin first appeared in England in the medieval period, with records dating back to the 13th century. It was commonly found in regions with a strong Norman influence, such as Yorkshire and Lancashire.
Variants:
Over time, variations of the name Reddin have emerged, including Reddine, Redding, and Reddin. These variants reflect the phonetic and regional differences in the way the name was recorded in historical documents.
Notable Individuals:
- John Reddin: A prominent merchant in London during the 16th century, known for his successful textile business.
- Lucy Reddin: An acclaimed author and journalist in the 19th century, noted for her insightful social commentary.
Present Day:
Today, the surname Reddin can still be found in various parts of the United Kingdom and in regions where British descendants have settled, such as Australia, Canada, and the United States. It continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining a link to its medieval origins and heritage.
References:
- Hanks, Patrick, et al. The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press, 2016.
- Reaney, P. H., and R. M. Wilson. A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press, 1997.
Typical given names associated with the Reddin surname
Male
- Anthony
- Darran
- David
- James
- John
- Jonathan
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Shaun
Female
- Aneesa
- Angela
- Breda
- Jane
- Jean
- Joanne
- Julie
- Karen
- Lilian
- Margaret
- Mary
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Redden
- Reading
- Reddan
- Radin
- Reddi
- Reddie
- Radding
- Reddic
- Readdin
- Raddin
- Readin
- Radini
- Readding
- Radan
- Raddan
- Radden
- Raddi
- Raddings
- Raddon
- Raden
- Radenne
- Radian
- Radion
- Radon
- Raidan
- Raidon
- Raitano
- Raitton
- Ratan
- Ratana
- Ratani
- Ratna
- Raton
- Rattan
- Ratten
- Rattin
- Ratton
- Rauwden
- Rawden
- Rawdin
- Rawdon
- Rawton
- Rayden
- Raydon
- Rayton
- Readdie
- Readen
- Readings
- Readon
- Readwin
- Reaton
- Redan
- Reddig
- Redding
- Reddings
- Reddins
- Reddis
- Reddix
- Reddon
- Reddy
- Reden
- Redi
- Redie
- Redin
- Reding
- Redings
- Redney
- Redon
- Redouane
- Redwin
- Redwine
- Reeden
- Reeding
- Reeton
- Reitan
- Reitano
- Retton
- Reuton
- Reyden
- Reyton
- Ridden
- Riddin
- Riddon
- Riden
- Ridon
- Rieden
- Riodon
- Riton
- Ritton
- Roaden
- Rodan
- Roddan
- Rodden
- Roddin
- Roddon
- Rodeen
- Roden
- Rodin
- Rodina
- Rodine
- Rodino
- Rodon
- Rodoni
- Roeden
- Roeten
- Roeton
- Rohden
- Roodyn
- Rooton
- Roten
- Rotin
- Roton
- Rottan
- Rotten
- Rotton
- Rotunno
- Rouden
- Routen
- Routon
- Rowden
- Rowdon
- Rowton
- Royden
- Roydon
- Royton
- Rudan
- Rudani
- Ruddan
- Rudden
- Ruddin
- Ruddion
- Ruddon
- Ruddone
- Ruden
- Rudin
- Rudnai
- Rudoni
- Rutana
- Ruton
- Ruttan
- Rutten
- Rutton
- Ruttun
- Rutyna
- Ruyten
- Ryden
- Rydin
- Rydon
- Rytina
- Ryton
- Wratten
- Wratton
- Wrayton
- Wreden
- Wretton
- Wrieden
- Writon
- Wrotten
- Wrutten
- Yrittan
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
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There are approximately 641 people named Reddin in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around ten in a million people in Britain are named Reddin.
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Ireland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Famous people named Reddin
- Amanda Reddin - Artistic gymnast and coach
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.