Sedgwick
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Sedgwick is a boy’s name of English origin, meaning “An English surname turned given name, meaning "sword sedge village" or "Sigga's dairy farm."”, and peaked in popularity in 1954.
What Sedgwick Means
“An English surname turned given name, meaning "sword sedge village" or "Sigga's dairy farm."”
The Story of Sedgwick
This name traces its origins to the very soil of England, a place name carrying the echoes of quiet villages and dependable lives.
Sedgwick began as an English place name, meaning 'village by the sedge-filled stream' or named after a figure like Sigga. It transitioned into a surname and then, by the mid-20th century, into a given name for boys, suggesting stability and a connection to the land.
You imagine your son, Sedgwick, as a thoughtful and grounded individual. This name resonates with a quiet intelligence, a dependable nature that you know will be a source of comfort and steady resolve.
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Peak Year
#8 in 1954
Total Births
44
First Recorded
1954
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