WILDAY
Wilday
Wilday is a surname of English origin. It is a habitational name derived from any of the various places named Wyld, such as Wilden in Bedfordshire or Wildon in Oxfordshire, combined with the Old English word "eg", meaning island or dry ground in a marsh. The surname Wilday was first recorded in the early 16th century in the county of Bedfordshire.
Individuals bearing the surname Wilday are found not only in England but also in former British colonies and territories where British migration occurred. The name has various spellings, reflecting the phonetic diversity typical of historical records.
Notable individuals with the surname Wilday are scarce, but those bearing the name often have a strong sense of family pride and kinship, reflecting the traditional values associated with English heritage. The surname Wilday continues to exist as a testament to the rich tapestry of British surnames and their historical significance.
There are approximately 177 people named Wilday in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Wilday.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Brian
- Glen
- Jeffrey
- John
- Matthew
- Paul
- Robert
- Timothy
Female
- Betty
- Christine
- Danielle
- Helena
- Jennifer
- Joanne
- Karen
- Kathryn
- Miroslava
- Susan