Breckenridge

Meaning

A ridge where bracken ferns grow.

Etymology

From Old English 'bracken' (a type of fern) combined with 'ridge', referring to a geographical feature. The name originated as a place name in Scotland before being adopted as a surname and given name.

About the Name Breckenridge

Breckenridge is primarily a place name and surname derived from Scottish geography, occasionally used as a given name. It evokes natural landscape imagery and Scottish heritage.

Notable Bearers

Historical People Named Breckenridge