What is the origin of the last name Doubleday?

Doubleday is an Anglo-Saxon surname that originates from the old English word "Dudda" meaning "valiant" or "warrior", combined with "leah" meaning "wood" or "clearing". It is believed to have originated as a topographic surname for someone who lived near a wooded clearing or as a nickname for a brave or strong warrior.

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