Clifford
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Clifford
Clifford derives from Old English elements "clif" (cliff) and "ford" (river crossing), literally meaning "ford by a cliff" or "ford near a steep bank." The name emerged as a place name in England before being adopted as a given name, primarily used in English-speaking cultures with no specific religious affiliation.
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Etymology
Clifford derives from Old English elements "clif" (cliff) and "ford" (river crossing), literally meaning "ford by a cliff" or "ford near a steep bank." The name emerged as a place name in England before being adopted as a given name, primarily used in English-speaking cultures with no specific religious affiliation.
Clifford currently ranks #1,352 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1925.
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