Redding
RED-ing
Redding is a boy’s name of English origin, meaning “An English surname that originally referred to someone from a place named Redding, meaning 'red hill'.”. It currently ranks #4828 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2016.
What Redding Means
“An English surname that originally referred to someone from a place named Redding, meaning 'red hill'.”
The Story of Redding
This name evokes the solid presence of the land, a place of enduring stability.
An English surname that originally referred to someone from a place named Redding, meaning 'red hill.' This suggests a geographical origin rooted in the landscape. It has been used as a given name since 1922.
For your son, Redding, you might imagine a dependable and down-to-earth child. This name is for a boy who you see as reliable, with a sturdy presence that brings comfort.
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Numerology
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Famous Namesakes
Redding
A common surname, notably associated with the poet and critic Richard Redding.
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Spelling Variations
Peak Year
#38 in 2016
Total Births
324
First Recorded
1922
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