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Sedgewick name popularity, meaning and origin
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Sedgewick name meaning:
The name Sedgewick is of English origin, derived from a place name meaning "sword place" or "sword grass place." The Old English elements involved are "secg," referring to a type of sword or, by extension, to the sword grass or sedge, and "wic," meaning a dwelling place or settlement. This name, therefore, originally denoted someone who lived near a place known for its swords or sword grass, possibly a marshy area where such vegetation was common.
As a given name, Sedgewick carries connotations of strength and resilience, possibly due to the association with swords and the hardy nature of sedge grass. It has a distinguished sound, suggesting someone of steadfast character and possibly of noble bearing. Though not among the most common names today, Sedgewick has a timeless quality and offers a unique choice for parents seeking a name with depth and historical roots.
Origin: English
From the sword grass place.
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