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Reedy Family History

This interesting and unusual surname recorded as Reddy, Ready, Reddie, Reedy, Reedie and Reeday, has four possible sources. Firstly, the surname may be of early medieval English origin, and a nickname from the word "readi", meaning prepared or prompt. The suggestion is that it would have been given to an "action man", possibly a messenger, someone who did not waste time. Secondly it could be Scottish and a locational name from a place called "Reedie" in the former county of Angus. The meaning is uncertain, but is probably from the Olde English pre 7th century "reda", meaning a place where reads were grown.