Branford
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Branford
Branford is an English locational surname and given name meaning "ford where broom (the shrub) grows," derived from the Old English words *brōm* (broom) and *ford* (ford).
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Etymology
Branford is an English locational surname and given name meaning "ford where broom (the shrub) grows," derived from the Old English words *brōm* (broom) and *ford* (ford). It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, notably in the United States and United Kingdom, with no specific religious association; historically, it appears as a place name in Connecticut, USA, and as a surname in medieval England.
Branford currently ranks #5,543 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1992.
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