Delford
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Delford
The name 'Delford' is of English origin, meaning "from the ford by the dell," derived from Old English *dæl* (valley) and *ford* (river crossing).
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Etymology
The name 'Delford' is of English origin, meaning "from the ford by the dell," derived from Old English *dæl* (valley) and *ford* (river crossing). It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States and United Kingdom, with no notable historical or religious significance beyond its toponymic roots.
Delford currently ranks #4,230 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1925.
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