TheNameDBDryden
TopographicMeaning
One who lives in or near a dry valley or a place where grain is dried.
Etymology
From Old English 'drȳge' (dry) combined with 'denu' (valley). The name may also relate to a place where grain or malt was dried for brewing or baking.
About the Dryden Surname
An English topographic surname describing a geographic location characterized by dryness or used for drying purposes. The name is historically associated with Yorkshire and has literary prominence.
Distribution
Found in England and English-speaking countries, with notable presence in Yorkshire.
Notable Bearers
John Dryden (poet and dramatist)