WILDRIDGE
Wildridge
Wildridge is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English personal name "Wilde" meaning wild or untamed, and "rig" meaning ridge. The name likely referred to someone who lived near or on a wild hill or ridge.
The surname Wildridge is mainly found in the southern counties of England, particularly in the counties of Surrey, Sussex, and Kent. Over the centuries, the name has spread to other parts of the country and can be found in various records and documents.
Like many surnames of English origin, Wildridge may have undergone variations in spelling over time, such as Wildrige or Wildrage, reflecting changes in pronunciation and dialect.
Individuals bearing the surname Wildridge have been noted in various historical records, including census data, parish records, and land registers. The name has likely been passed down through generations, continuing to be used by descendants of those who originally bore the name.
Today, the surname Wildridge is relatively uncommon, but it retains a sense of heritage and history, reflecting the deep roots of the name in English culture.
There are approximately 221 people named Wildridge in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Wildridge.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Charles
- Christopher
- David
- Graham
- John
- Justin
- Keith
- Michael
- Paul
- Robin
- Stephen
Female
- Deborah
- Jacqueline
- Jean
- Josephine
- Joyce
- Karen
- Lucy
- Margaret
- Sharon
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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