Reading - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Reading \re(a)-di-ng\ is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "son of the red-haired". Also a place name.

Reading has 3 variant forms: Redding, Reeding and Reiding.

Reading is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Reading. Click here to compare Reading with related baby names.