Ridgley
Pronunciation: [ r-IHJL-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Ridgley first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 15 babies have been named Ridgley in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ridgley is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #30,008 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #30,008
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Ridgley is also used as a girl name, ranked #40808.
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About the Name Ridgley
Ridgley is a boy name .
Is Ridgley a boy or girl name? Ridgley is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #30,008 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #40,808. Ridgley is more commonly used as a boy name.
Ridgley is currently ranked #30,008 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ridgley include Rid, Ridg, Ridgy, Ridgie, Ley, Leyie, Riy, Riie, and Ridkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Ridgley include Ridge . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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