Fielding
FEEL-ding
Word name and surname
"dweller in the open country"
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Fielding Origin and Meaning
The name Fielding is a girl's name of English origin meaning "dweller in the open country".
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.