Meaning & Story
Ridley is an English surname-turned-given-name derived from a place name meaning 'cleared wood clearing' in Old English. It has risen as a modern given name thanks to associations with acclaimed filmmakers.
Ridley has that polished, cinematic quality of a name that has grown up from a simple English place into something genuinely cool. It suits a dog with a strong, directorial presence — the one who seems to have a vision and is executing it methodically. The Ridley Scott association gives it a creative, visionary edge. This is a name for a dog who gets things done with style.