The name Fielding is a girl's name of English origin meaning "dweller in the open country".

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Fielding is a surname style name, originally given to someone who lived in the country or worked in the fields, however it might also be considered a word name relating to sports such as cricket. Notably borne by Henry Fielding, the author of Tom Jones, it is a literary, sporty and outdoorsy choice. 
 
Given to a handful of boys most years in the US, it has yet to enter the stats for girls, however, it could make an interesting spin of Meadow, Rivers, and Collins.

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Fielding is occasionally used for boys in 2024.

The name Fielding is a boy's name of English origin meaning "dweller in the open country".

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Fielding is a surname style name, originally given to someone who lived in the country or worked in the fields, however it might also be considered a word name relating to sports (cricket and baseball specifically) or with the term for dealing with something difficult by evading it. A notable Fielding was Henry Fielding, author of Tom Jones, giving it literary appeal alongside its sporty and outdoorsy connotations. Given to a handful of boys most years in the US since the stats began in the late 19th century, a recent count saw it chosen for 10 babies.

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The name Fielding is currently ranked #726 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #726 in 1885. It is currently rising in popularity.

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