Beddie is an uncommon, yet intriguing given name of Scottish origin. It is derived from the Scottish surname Beddie, which is a variant of the name Bedford. The name Bedford itself comes from Old English words "beod" meaning "people" and "ford" meaning "river crossing". Therefore, Beddie could be interpreted as "dweller at the people's river crossing".
Historically, the name has been more commonly found in Scotland than in other parts of the world. It was likely originally given to a child whose family lived near a river crossing or had some association with one. While it may not have many examples in popular culture, those named Beddie stand out due to their unique moniker.
Today, Beddie remains a rare name but could be considered for parents seeking an unusual yet meaningful name for their child. It is easy to pronounce and has a certain charm that might appeal to those looking for something different from the traditional top names.
"Beddie is not particularly popular as a given name for newborns, with only 6 births recorded each year in 1907 and 1918, followed by a slight decline to 5 births in 1919."