Ridgeway
r(i)-dge-way
US Popularity:5425
Origin:British
Meaning:Road along the ridge
Ridgeway is a masculine name that began its story as a place and last name. Old English in origin, Ridgeway comes from the elements hryc and weg and describes a "road along the ridge." There are several places throughout England and the US that have this name, and it naturally became a habitational surname for those who call these areas their home. Ridgeway may remind you of a lofty cliffside overlooking a lush valley or crashing waves from the sea below. If you're looking for a unique moniker that follows the last name trend, Ridgeway is sure to stand out.
How Popular Is The Name Ridgeway?
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
1923
#4157
in 1923
+ 679
from 1922
Sources
Behind the Name, Ridgeway, October 2024
Ancestry, Ridgeway Family History
House of Names, Ridgeway History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Online Etymology Dictionary, ridgeway(n.)
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