Bingham – Origin, Meaning, Popularity & Significance

Gender: Male

Origin: English, Scottish

Meaning: Settlement

Region: English-speaking regions, including the USA

This is a boy name that is English in origin. In Old English bing is a depressed area of ground and ham refers to a home or farmhouse. It may be interpreted as “a home in a valley”. The base seems to be the Scottish name Bigham, which means “settlement”. People belonging to Bingham, England, loved to attach themselves to this surname. The name is a symbol of a peaceful and beautiful life close to nature. Still, it prevails as a surname. Use as a first or given name is very limited to some English-speaking regions, including the United States. Some parents may see an attraction in this name due to its unique and formal nature.

Famous Personalities

• John Bingham– An American marathon runner.
• Henry Bingham– A British politician.

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