TheNameDBBreckinridge
MasculineMeaning
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 Breckinridge
Breckinridge is a variant spelling of Breckenridge, primarily known as a surname and place name with Scottish origins. It remains rare as a given name in modern usage.