Fielding

Fielding for girls

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.

Fielding for boys

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.