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in reply to a message by Ian Iddon Martin
Iddon (pronounced ithon (th as in the, not think) is a Welsh name, derived from iud 'lord' + on (diminutive ending). Perhaps the meaning is best interpreted as 'little lord'. The idd is the same as the udd in Welsh Gruffudd/Maredudd.
However if the name is only pronounced id'n in your family, you probably need to try a book of English surnames or placenames. You should be able to find such a book in your local library, or, if you live near a large university, in the university library. Or you could always try a bookshop :).
However if the name is only pronounced id'n in your family, you probably need to try a book of English surnames or placenames. You should be able to find such a book in your local library, or, if you live near a large university, in the university library. Or you could always try a bookshop :).
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Thanks very much for that interesting meaning. It somehow doesn't fit with me though. My family is of Jewish descent and my middle name is pronounced Id'n. My father didn't know how he came by it so unless I find out otherwise that will do for me.
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