Reading

red-ing

English

"son of the red-haired"

Reading Origin and Meaning

The name Reading is a boy's name of English origin meaning "son of the red-haired".

Inventive way to honor a redheaded ancestor, though most people would mispronounce it reeding, making it sound to some kids like a school assignment: Redding is a preferable spelling.

The name Reading in Pop Culture

• Reading Railroad Monopoly game