Needham

Needham Origin and Meaning

The name Needham is a boy's name.

Needham is predominantly a surname of English origin that occasionally appears as a masculine given name. It originated as a locational surname for someone from one of several places called Needham in England, particularly in Norfolk and Suffolk. The place name itself derives from Old English elements 'nēod' meaning 'need' or 'necessity' and 'hām' meaning 'homestead' or 'settlement'. As a first name, Needham is extremely rare, chosen by families with ancestral connections to the surname or those seeking a distinguished English-sounding name with historical significance. The name carries an air of traditional English heritage and dignified ancestry, appealing to parents drawn to uncommon surname-as-first-name options.

# 996 in the US

Needham Rank in US Top 1000

Famous People Named Needham

  • Needham P. Yates
    American politician; Florida Representative
  • Ben Needham
    (b. 1989), 1 year old British boy missing since 1991