Bidwell is an uncommon given name of English origin, derived from the surname Bidwell which is of Old English descent. It is believed to have been originally bestowed as a nickname for someone who lived at a settlement by a well known for its bitterness or bad taste. The name's popularity has been quite limited throughout history, with few notable figures bearing this moniker.
"The name Bidwell experienced a notable decrease from 14 births in 1927 to just 5 births in the following year."