Belford
Old English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Belford
Belford is a locational surname-turned-given name meaning "ford by a bell" or "beautiful ford," derived from Old English *belle* (bell) or *bealu* (beautiful) + *ford* (ford).
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Etymology
Belford is a locational surname-turned-given name meaning "ford by a bell" or "beautiful ford," derived from Old English *belle* (bell) or *bealu* (beautiful) + *ford* (ford). It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, notably in Scotland and northern England, with no strong religious ties; historically, it appears as a place name and surname, with Belford Hall in Northumberland being a notable estate.
Belford currently ranks #4,079 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1921.
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