Meadow at the ridge
Derived from an English surname, Ridgely originally described a person living near a ridge or a field on a ridge. It combines the Old English elements 'hrycg' (ridge) and 'leah' (clearing or meadow). It is a rare choice that functions well as a gender-neutral nature-inspired name.
Less common today
Ridgely isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,832 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American poet and playwright
