RIDDLER
Riddler
Riddler is a historic British surname that is derived from the Middle English word "riddler" meaning "sieve" or "sifter". The surname likely originated as an occupational name for someone who made or used sieves.
The first recorded instance of the Riddler surname in England dates back to the late 13th century in the county of Norfolk. Over the centuries, the surname has branched out and spread across various regions of the British Isles.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Riddler have contributed to various fields such as literature, business, and the arts. The Riddler name has been associated with creativity, problem-solving, and wit - perhaps drawing a parallel to the enigmatic character of the same name in popular culture.
Today, the surname Riddler is found in various parts of the UK and beyond, carried by diverse families with a shared heritage. It continues to be a distinctive and evocative name, representing a connection to the past and a sense of identity for those who bear it.
There are approximately 126 people named Riddler in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Riddler.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Duncan
- Grant
- Ian
- James
- John
- Klaus
- Matthew
- Norman
- Oliver
- Paul
- Robert
Female
- Annie
- Caroline
- Christine
- Donna
- Gemma
- Jane
- Louise
- Marion
- Mary
- Sylvia