Bledsoe

Bledsoe is a surname with English origins, derived from the Old English words “blēd” meaning “bloom” and “sā” meaning “sea.” The name was originally given to those who lived near a body of water where flowers or plants grew. Notable individuals with the Bledsoe surname include American football player Drew Bledsoe and jazz pianist and composer Jaki Byard, who was born as John Arthur Byard Jr. The name has also been used as a fictional character name in books and movies.