Fielding

Meaning of Fielding

Pronounced FEEL-ding, Fielding is a distinguished surname-turned-given name of English origin, drawn from the Old English feld (“field”), and it carries an open-air warmth reminiscent of sunlit farmland. In the Indian imagination, one might picture a young Fielding wandering through mustard fields in Punjab, the air alive with monsoon promise and the soft rustle of grain. The name also resonates with literary finesse, recalling Henry Fielding’s spirited narratives in Tom Jones, where wit and heart entwine. Though quite rare—fewer than a dozen American boys receive the name each year, placing it near the 900th rank—its scarcity bestows a quiet confidence, as refreshing as a monsoon breeze across rippling paddy. Fielding balances time-honored heritage with fresh vitality, ensuring its bearer stands out with understated charm and poised grace.

Pronunciation

English

• Pronunced as FEEL-ding (/ˈfiːldɪŋ/)

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