Rutland - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Rutland \r(u)-tla-

is of Old Norse origin, and its meaning is "land of roots; red land". Place name.

Rutland is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#5727 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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