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Meredith name meaning
Last Name
25k
in the U.S.
in 2010
25k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Meredith mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Meredith
User Submitted Origins
Welsh
65%
English
22%
Irish
4%
Egyptian
4%
Spanish
4%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from Texas, U.S., the name Meredith is of Irish origin and means "Guardian or Protector of the sea".
- 2 people from Puerto Rico and the United States agree the name Meredith is of Welsh origin and means "Guardian of the sea".
- A user from Connecticut, U.S. says the name Meredith is of Welsh origin and means "Protector of the sea".
- According to a user from Kentucky, U.S., the name Meredith is of Welsh origin and means "The water; the sea".
- According to a user from New York, U.S., the name Meredith means "Lord of the sea".
- A submission from Virginia, U.S. says the name Meredith means "Noisy animation of the sea" and is of Welsh origin.
- According to a user from California, U.S., the name Meredith is of Welsh origin and means "Emperor of the sea".
- According to a user from Florida, U.S., the name Meredith is of Welsh origin and means "Protector of the ocean".
- A submission from Oklahoma, U.S. says the name Meredith means "Ocean, water" and is of Welsh origin.
- A user from New York, U.S. says the name Meredith is of Welsh origin and means "Ocean Ruler".
International Interest
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Other Dictionary Sources
- English novelist and poet (1828-1909)
- United States civil rights leader whose college registration caused riots in traditionally segregated Mississippi (born in 1933)
Wiktionary
From Welsh Maredudd (“great lord”).
- A male given name from Welsh.
- A female given name from Welsh; sometimes mistaken for a combination of Mary and Edith.
- A Welsh patronymic surname.
Notable Persons Named Meredith
Notable Persons Named Meredith
Meredith Grey
Meredith Grey is a chief of general surgery at grey sloan memorial hospital, board director at grey sloan memorial hospital, and general surgery.
Meredith Baxter
Meredith Baxter is an actress, producer, and film producer. Her most notable accomplishments were from 1971 to present. Meredith was given the name Meredith Ann Baxter by her parent Whitney Blake on June 21st, 1947 in South Pasadena, California, US. Meredith is also known as Meredith Baxter-Birney.
Meredith Hunter
Meredith was born on October 24th, 1951 in Alameda County, California, U.S. He died on December 6th, 1969.
Meredith Louise Vieira
Meredith Louise Vieira is a journalist, television presenter, and television host. Her most notable accomplishments were from 1975 to present. Meredith was born on December 30th, 1953 in Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
Meredith MacRae
Meredith MacRae was a film and television actress. Her career lasted from 1953 to 1993. Meredith was born as the child of Gordon MacRae and Sheila MacRae on May 30th, 1944 in Houston, Texas, U.S. She left this life on July 14th, 2000.
Meredith Whitney
Meredith Whitney is a financial analyst. Meredith was born on November 20th, 1969 in Summit, New Jersey.
Notable Persons With the Last Name Meredith
Notable Persons With the Last Name Meredith
Burgess Meredith
Burgess Meredith was an actor, producer, director, and writer. He was most prominent from 1930 to 1996. Burgess was given the name Oliver Burgess Meredith on November 16th, 1907 in Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. He left this life on September 9th, 1997.
James Meredith
James was given the name James Howard Meredith on June 25th, 1933 in Kosciusko, Mississippi.
Don Meredith
Don Meredith was a football player for the Dallas Cowboys. His career lasted from 1960 to 1968. Don was born on April 10th, 1938 in Mount Vernon, Texas, U.S. He breathed his last breath on December 5th, 2010.
George Meredith
George Meredith was a writer. George was born on February 12th, 1828 in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. He died on May 18th, 1909.
Cameron Meredith
Cameron Meredith is a football player for the Chicago Bears. Cameron was born on September 21st, 1992 in Westchester, Illinois.
Billy Meredith
Billy Meredith was a soccer player for the Chirk AAA F.C., Northwich Victoria F.C., Manchester City F.C., Manchester United F.C., and Wales national football team. Billy was born on July 30th, 1874 in Chirk, Denbighshire, Wales. He breathed his last breath on April 19th, 1958.
- Judi MeredithActress
- Anna MeredithMusician
- Don MeredithSenator for Ontario
- James MeredithSoccer Player
- Ariel Meredith
- Charles MeredithActor
- Solomon MeredithMilitary Person
- Bryan MeredithSoccer Player
- Edwin T. MeredithOffice Holder
- William M. MeredithAttorney General of Pennsylvania
- Jamon Meredith
- Louisa Anne MeredithWriter
- Ted MeredithAthlete
- Kevin MeredithPhotographer
Common last names for Meredith
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Meredith | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 83.82% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 11.00% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.90% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.40% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 1.77% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.12% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Meredith
People with the last name Meredith are most frequently White or African American
Entire United States
Fun Facts about the name Meredith
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| #81 | Unisex Names |