Weedon

Weedon is an English surname that originated as a toponymic name, meaning it was derived from a place name. There are several places in England called Weedon, such as Weedon Bec and Weedon Lois in Northamptonshire. The name of these places comes from the Old English elements 'wicga' (meaning 'beetle' or 'insect', but also possibly a personal name) or 'weoh' (meaning 'idol', 'shrine', or 'sacred place') and 'dun' (meaning 'hill'). Therefore, the name could mean 'Wicga's hill' or 'sacred hill'.

Over time, this place name became a surname, and subsequently, in some instances, a given name. Its use as a first name is quite rare and often reflects a family surname being passed down. It carries a distinctly English, somewhat aristocratic or historical feel due to its origins.