Son of the red-haired one; clearing in the reeds.
Derived from an English surname, Redding likely originates from the Old English word 'Hreod-ing', referring to a clearing in the reeds or a settlement. It may also function as a patronymic name meaning 'son of Readda', a nickname for someone with red hair or a ruddy complexion.
Less common today
Redding isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,374 in 2016.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Legendary soul singer and songwriter
A character in the film The Shawshank Redemption, though usually called Red · The Shawshank Redemption
