TIDY
Tidy
The surname "Tidy" is of English origin, derived from the Old English word "tidig," meaning timely or seasonable. The name is classified as a topographic surname, indicating a person who lived in a place noted for its tidiness or one who was very punctual.
The Tidy surname is most commonly found in the southern counties of England, with historical records dating back to the early 17th century. Over the centuries, bearers of the surname have spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and abroad.
Notable individuals with the surname Tidy include British physician Sir Charles J. B. Tidy, known for his contributions to the field of obstetrics and gynaecology.
Variants of the Tidy surname include Tidie and Tidye. The name continues to be borne by families around the world, maintaining a connection to their English heritage and historical origins.
There are approximately 1,693 people named Tidy in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,839th most common surname in Britain. Around 26 in a million people in Britain are named Tidy.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Brett
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Kevin
- Mark
- Matthew
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
Female
- Alison
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Joyce
- Michelle
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Sharan
- Susan