Ridley (name)
Ridley is a surname and given name that originated from locations in Cheshire, Kent, Northumberland, and Essex counties in England. The name derives from Old English, either hrēod + lēah, or rydde + lēah.
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- Ridley Burton, English professional footballer
- Ridley Bent, Canadian country singer-songwriter
- Ridley Duppuy, Anglican bishop
- Ridly Greig, Canadian professional ice hockey player
- Ridley Haim Herschell, Polish-born British minister
- Ridley Jacobs, West Indian cricketer
- Ridley McLean, US Navy Admiral
- Ridley Pakenham-Walsh, British general
- Ridley Pearson, American Author
- Ridley Plaisted, Australian rules footballer
- Ridley Scott, English film director
- Ridley Wills II, American author and historian