Purdy
[ˈpɜrdi]Meaning
English surname, a variant of Purdue; also a rare given name in English
Background Story
Purdy is a variant of the surname Purdue. It is recorded as a given name in English, where it is rare and used for both men and women. As an adjective in the United States, in slang and dialects such as those of the Southern US and Appalachia, it is a pronunciation spelling of pretty.
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