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Eldridge

EL-drij

Popularity

#7883

stable

Letters

8

Syllables

2

Origin

English

Total Births

5,241

Peak Year

#120 in 1924

First Recorded

1880

Style

Vintage, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Eldridge is an English surname and given name, meaning "old ruler" or "wise ruler," derived from the Old English elements *eald* (old) and *ric* (rule, power).

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Eldridge Cleaver

    American writer and Black Panther Party leader

  • Eldridge McPhee

    Former Major League Baseball outfielder

Nicknames

Personality Traits

WiseStrongLeadershipIndependent

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