TheNameDBHeady
DescriptiveMeaning
Headstrong, rash, or impetuous person; alternatively, dweller at a prominent location.
Etymology
Either derived from the Middle English adjective 'heady' meaning rash or impulsive, or from the topographic 'head' with a diminutive or descriptive suffix. The occupational interpretation as a personal characteristic became less common over time.
About the Heady Surname
A descriptive surname possibly indicating a person of headstrong temperament, though the exact original application remains uncertain. The name may also have topographic origins similar to 'Head' or 'Headley'.
Distribution
Scattered throughout England and English-speaking regions.
Notable Bearers
Limited prominent historical documentation.