United States civil rights leader whose college registration caused riots in traditionally segregated Mississippi (born in 1933)
"Meredith became a national symbol of courage when he walked alone across the campus of Ole Miss despite violent opposition."
English novelist and poet (1828-1909)
"The literary critic argued that Meredith's early poetry lacked the narrative depth found in his later novels."
A male given name from Welsh.
"Meredith, a traditional Welsh male given name, was chosen by his parents to honor their heritage."
Meredith comes from the Welsh name Maredudd, which originally meant "great lord." The word traveled into English as a given name while retaining its noble meaning.