Edford
Old English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Edford
The given name 'Edford' is of Old English origin, meaning "Ead's ford," derived from the elements *ead* (prosperity, fortune) and *ford* (a river crossing).
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Etymology
The given name 'Edford' is of Old English origin, meaning "Ead's ford," derived from the elements *ead* (prosperity, fortune) and *ford* (a river crossing). It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United Kingdom and United States, with no strong religious ties; historically, it emerged as a locational surname before occasional use as a given name.
Edford currently ranks #4,312 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1924.
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