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At a Glance
- Meaning
- A grass-like wetland plant with sharp, sword-like leaves
- Origin
- Old English (secg)
- Pronunciation
- SEDJ
Sedge is pronounced SEDJ, and it's an Old English name taken from the word secg. It names a grass-like wetland plant with sharp, sword-like leaves, so it carries a green, watery, slightly wild feel. It's short, one syllable, and easy to say and spell once you've heard it.
Meaning & Origin of Sedge
Meaning: A grass-like wetland plant with sharp, sword-like leaves.
Origin: Old English (secg).
How to Pronounce Sedge
SEDJIPA /sɛdʒ/
Popularity of Sedge
Sedge does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Sedge mean?
A grass-like wetland plant with sharp, sword-like leaves.
How do you pronounce Sedge?
Sedge is pronounced SEDJ (IPA: /sɛdʒ/).
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