Reddin
Irish variation of Raymond
"wise protector"
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Updated Tue Mar 18 2025
Reddin Origin and Meaning
The name Reddin is a boy's name.
Reddin is an uncommon masculine name with several possible origins. It may be derived from an English surname, possibly originating as a locational name referring to someone from a place with red soil or features. Alternatively, it could be connected to the Irish surname Ó Róidín (anglicized as Reddin or Redding), meaning "descendant of Róidín," a diminutive of Ruadh ("red-haired" or "ruddy"). As a given name, Reddin has remained extremely rare throughout recorded naming history. Its sound combines traditional elements with a distinctive ending, potentially appealing to parents seeking an uncommon name with subtle connections to color symbolism or heritage. The name has a strong, straightforward quality with its two-syllable structure.