Seldon
Pronunciation: SEL-dən
Meaning
from the valley of the sallows (willows)
History & Etymology
Seldon is an English surname that has been adopted as a given name. Its origins trace back to Old English elements: 'sealh' meaning 'sallow' or 'willow' and 'denu' meaning 'valley'. Therefore, the name literally means 'from the valley of the sallows' or 'willow valley'. As a surname, it would have originally designated someone who lived in or near such a geographical feature. The transition from surname to given name is a common pattern in English naming traditions, often occurring when a surname becomes fashionable or is used to honor a family line.
Famous People Named Seldon
- Hari Seldon, a fictional character in Isaac Asimov's Foundation series
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