Ridge

♀ Girl

Pronounced RIJ /ˈrɪdʒ/Medium

Meaning: The English word ridge ('the crest of a hill or roof'), a nature/surname name — also a soap-opera character name. Used here for a girl though it reads male, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A rugged word-name: Ridge means 'a hill crest' (said 'RIJ'). Reads male — we note the lean.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningThe English word ridge ('the crest of a hill or roof'), a nature/surname name — also a soap-opera character name. Used here for a girl though it reads male, which we note.

U.S. rank (2022)#8424

2022 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 13

History & Origin

Ridge is an English nature/word-name ('a hill crest'). As a girl's name it is very rare and reads male, which we note (said 'RIJ').

For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S., against far heavier boys' use. Rare, rugged, and nature-based.

Did you know? Ridge is the English word for 'the crest of a hill' — a nature/surname name, also a soap-opera name — used here for a girl, though it reads male, which we note (said 'RIJ').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Ridge — English word 'hill crest'; boy-leaning

Variations

RigdeRidleyRydge

Nicknames

RidRidgey

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ridge mean?

Ridge is the English word for 'a hill crest'; it reads male, which we note.

How do you pronounce Ridge?

It's said RIJ /ˈrɪdʒ/ — one syllable.

Is Ridge a boy or girl name?

Here Ridge is used as a girl's name, but it reads male — we note the lean.

How popular is Ridge?

Ridge is rare for girls in the U.S. and far more common for boys.