WHEDDON
Wheddon
Wheddon is a surname of British origin, predominantly found in the southwest county of Somerset. The name is derived from the Old English personal name "Weda" meaning "hunt" or "chase," combined with the suffix "-don," indicating a hill. Therefore, the name can be interpreted as "hill of Weda" or "Weda's hill."
The Wheddon surname has historical roots in the Exmoor region, known for its picturesque landscapes and rugged terrain. It is likely that the earliest bearers of the surname were inhabitants of this area, possibly associated with hunting or landownership.
The Wheddon name has been preserved through generations, and individuals bearing this surname may have connections to the traditional trades and lifestyle prevalent in rural Somerset. Variants of the name may also exist, reflecting different phonetic spellings or regional accents.
Today, the surname Wheddon is relatively rare but remains a part of Britain's diverse tapestry of family names, symbolising a connection to the land and heritage of Somerset.
There are approximately 235 people named Wheddon in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Wheddon.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Brian
- Darren
- David
- James
- Mark
- Michael
- Nigel
- Peter
- Philip
- Richard
- Stephen
Female
- Catherine
- Edith
- Janette
- Margaret
- Michelle
- Sarah
- Sophie
- Susan
- Valerie
- Zoe