- Meaning:English Habitational Surname from the name Reed which means Wood Clearing, English Habitational Surname from the name Reed which means Wood Clearing
- Gender:Boy
- Origin:English
More About The Name Ridley
The name Ridley is of English origin and has various meanings, depending on its usage.
Read MoreAs a surname, Ridley comes from the village of Ridley in Northumberland, England. The name is derived from the Old English elements "rid" meaning "cleared land" and "leah" meaning "wood" or "clearing." Therefore, Ridley originally referred to a person who lived near or worked on a cleared piece of land surrounded by woods.
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