Ruddy — This interesting surname has two possible origins. Firstly, it may derive from the Olde English pre 7th Century rud(ig) , Middle English rudde meaning red or ruddy and would have originated as a nickname for one with red hair or a ruddy… … Surnames reference
Corcoran (surname) — Corcoran is a surname believed to have derived from the Gaelic word Corcair, now used to denote purple but formerly meaning ruddy, or of reddish complexion [Woulfe, Patrick: Irish Names and Surnames , Genealogical Publishing Company 1993] , and… … Wikipedia
Complexion — This article is about skin color. For the ballet company, see Complexions Contemporary Ballet. Complexion refers to the natural color, texture, and appearance of the skin, especially that of the face. Varying complexions Contents 1 History … Wikipedia
Glyn — This interesting surname has a number of possible sources. Firstly, the surname may be a Cornish and Welsh locational name from any of the places thus called, for example: Glyn Dyffryn, near Corwen, Merioneth; Glynn, south east of Carmarthen;… … Surnames reference
Glyne — This interesting surname has a number of possible sources. Firstly, the surname may be a Cornish and Welsh locational name from any of the places thus called, for example: Glyn Dyffryn, near Corwen, Merioneth; Glynn, south east of Carmarthen;… … Surnames reference
Glynne — This interesting surname has a number of possible sources. Firstly, the surname may be a Cornish and Welsh locational name from any of the places thus called, for example: Glyn Dyffryn, near Corwen, Merioneth; Glynn, south east of Carmarthen;… … Surnames reference
British Israelism — Not to be confused with Israelis in the United Kingdom. British Israelism (also called Anglo Israelism) is the belief that people of Western European descent, particularly those in Great Britain, are the direct lineal descendants of the Ten Lost… … Wikipedia
Rudd — Recorded as Rudd, Ruddy, Ruddiman, Rudman and Rood, this is a very English surname. Dating from pre 8th century Anglo Saxon times, it is either a topographical name for a person who lived by a rood or cross, or was a nickname applied to a person… … Surnames reference
Reed (name) — Reed may be either a surname or given name.Reed as a surnameFamily name name = Reed image size = 50 caption = variations on red pronunciation = meaning = variant of Reid, which refers to reddish or ruddy facial complexion region = language =… … Wikipedia
Stephen Crane — For the U.S. Continental Congress delegate, see Stephen Crane (delegate). Formal portrait of Stephen Crane taken in Washington, D.C., about March 1896 Stephen Crane (November 1, 1871 – June 5, 1900) was an American novelist, short story writer,… … Wikipedia
