Ridley is a surname and given name that originated from locations in Cheshire, Kent, Northumberland, and Essex counties in England. The name derives from Old English, either (reeds) + (wood or clearing), or (cleared land) + lēah. Reprint: .
Surname Ridley (surname)
Given name Ridley Burton (1893–1974), English professional footballer Ridley Bent (born 1979), Canadian country singer-songwriter Ridley Duppuy (1881–1944), Anglican bishop Ridly Greig (born 2002), Canadian professional ice hockey player Ridley Haim Herschell (1807–1864), Polish-born British minister Ridley Jacobs (born 1967), West Indian cricketer Ridley McLean (1872–1933), US Navy Admiral Ridley Pakenham-Walsh (1888–1966), British general Ridley Pearson (born 1953), American Author Ridley Plaisted (1885–1954), Australian rules footballer Ridley Scott (born 1937), English film director Ridley Wills II (born 1934), American author and historian
See also Viscount Ridley, a title created in 1900 for Matthew Ridley, 1st Viscount Ridley
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