Riggins

Riggins is an English surname that has been adopted as a masculine given name in recent times. The origin of the surname Riggins is not entirely clear, but it is believed to be derived from a place name or a patronymic surname.

One possible origin is that Riggins is a variant spelling of the surname Riggins, which is thought to have originated from the Old English word 'hrycg' meaning 'ridge' or 'hill'. This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a ridge or hill.

Another theory is that Riggins is a patronymic surname, meaning it was derived from the given name of an ancestor. In this case, it may have been formed by adding the common suffix '-ing' to a personal name like 'Rigg' or 'Rigge'.

As a given name, Riggins is a relatively modern and unique choice, likely influenced by its usage as a surname. While it does not have a specific meaning as a first name, its potential origins suggest connections to geographical features or personal names from the past.