Origin and Meaning of Rutledge
Meaning & Origin
From the dirty clearing
Origin: Old English - Derived from the Old English words 'ruot' (meaning 'rut' or 'mud') and 'leah' (meaning 'wood' or 'clearing').
Interesting Facts
- Rutledge is a surname turned first name that has historical roots in England and is associated with various noble families.
- This name can be found across the United States, often attributed to Southern heritage where many bearers of the name can trace their ancestry.
- Notable bearers include Rutledge Wood, an American television personality known for his work on motorsports programming.
- While not extremely common as a first name, Rutledge has seen a gradual increase in usage over the past few decades and is primarily used for boys but can also be unisex.
- Similar names include Rutledge's variants such as Rutledge-George, and it shares phonetic similarities with other surname-based first names like Madison and Addison.