Meadow
/M-EH-D-OW/
A meadow, a grassy flowering field, taken from the English word meadow, from the Old English maed (mown grassland). The name plants the bearer in open, blossoming country, evoking the soft green expanse of wildflowers, long grass and the calm of unspoiled fields.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Meadow is a Christian girl name of English origin, meaning “A meadow, a grassy flowering field, taken from the English word meadow, from the Old English maed (mown grassland). The name plants the bearer in open, blossoming country, evoking the soft green expanse of wildflowers, long grass and the calm of unspoiled fields.”.
Meadow is a girl's name of English origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "A meadow, a grassy flowering field, taken from the English word meadow, from the Old English maed (mown grassland). The name plants the bearer in open, blossoming country, evoking the soft green expanse of wildflowers, long grass and the calm of unspoiled fields." and belongs to the Nature cluster — names drawn from the natural world — earth, water, sky.
Common among British, American, European families, Meadow carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Meadow
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Meadow lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Meadow's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Meadow's saint & feast day →What does Meadow's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Meadow resonates in either tradition.
Meadow's destiny number is 7 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Meadow's full reading →
Does Meadow go with your family's names?
Meadow breaks into 4 sounds: /M-EH-D-OW/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Meadow sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Meadow beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Meadow — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Meadow
If Meadow resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian girl names, common in British families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian girl names from the Nature cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian girl names that open with the same syllables as Meadow
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Common questions about Meadow
What does the name Meadow mean?
Meadow means "A meadow, a grassy flowering field, taken from the English word meadow, from the Old English maed (mown grassland). The name plants the bearer in open, blossoming country, evoking the soft green expanse of wildflowers, long grass and the calm of unspoiled fields.." It is a girl name of English origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Meadow a boy or girl name?
Meadow is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Meadow?
Meadow is of English origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among British, American, European families.
Is Meadow a Christian name?
Yes. Meadow is a girl name traditionally used in Christian families, of English origin.
What does Meadow mean in English?
Meadow originates from English, where it means "A meadow, a grassy flowering field, taken from the English word meadow, from the Old English maed (mown grassland). The name plants the bearer in open, blossoming country, evoking the soft green expanse of wildflowers, long grass and the calm of unspoiled fields.."
What are common nicknames for Meadow?
Common short forms of Meadow include Meadi, Mead.
What is the numerology of Meadow?
Meadow has a Pythagorean destiny number of 7 — introspection and spiritual wisdom.
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