That being the case, Priddy may mean or imply "son of splendid lord" or simply "son of lord." It is also possible that Priddy was derived from the personal name Predyr or Peredur (perhaps from Old Welsh peri 'spears' + dur 'hard', 'steel'), which was borne, in Arthurian legend, by one of the knights of the Round Table.

What does Priddy mean slang?

priddy. A word formerly used in our ships for "get ready;" as, "Predy the main-deck," or get it clear.

Where does the name Priddy come from?

Priddy Name Meaning

Welsh: occupational name, from Welsh prydydd 'bard'. English: habitational name from Priddy in Somerset, named probably with Celtic words meaning 'earth house'.