Pendleton Name Meaning & Origin
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Pendleton is of English origin, derived from a place name meaning 'Penda's town' or 'Pend's settlement'. It was originally a surname for people from places called Pendleton in England, and later adopted as a given name in English-speaking countries.
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American (Anglo-American) 74% -
British (Anglo-British) 16% -
Canadian (Anglo-Canadian) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Pendleton
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Unisex
Famous People Named Pendleton
Notable individuals include Pendleton Ward, an American animator and creator of the TV show 'Adventure Time'; Pendleton Ward is well-known in popular culture. Another is Pendleton Herring, an American political scientist and university administrator. The name also appears in historical contexts associated with the Pendleton family and the Pendleton Act in U.S. history.
Popularity Trend
Growth of the name Pendleton in the US (SSA Data):
Pendleton Numerology
Soul Urge Number: 6
People with this name tend to be: Nurturing, responsible and family-oriented.