Geddes is a Scottish surname-name likely derived from a place name or ridge.
Geddes is a Scottish surname-name likely derived from a place name or ridge. Like many surname-derived given names, it carries a strong sense of land, lineage, and local history. As a first name, Geddes feels spare and distinctive. It has a rugged, old-country solidity that makes it memorable, especially because it sounds rooted without being overly ornate.