Sedgwick - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Sedgwick \s(e)-dgwi-

is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "sword place". Place name possibly referring to a sharp, reedlike type of grass or to the actual weapon of a swordsman.

Sedgwick has 3 variant forms: Sedgewick, Sedgewyck and Sedgwyck.

Sedgwick is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#12326 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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