Jefford
Germanic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Jefford
The given name 'Jefford' is a variant of 'Jeffrey', derived from the Old French 'Geoffroi', itself from the Germanic elements *gudja-* (god) and *friþuz* (peace), thus meaning "God's peace." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Britain, with no specific religious association, and notable historical context is minimal as it remains a rare surname-turned-given name.
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Etymology
The given name 'Jefford' is a variant of 'Jeffrey', derived from the Old French 'Geoffroi', itself from the Germanic elements *gudja-* (god) and *friþuz* (peace), thus meaning "God's peace." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Britain, with no specific religious association, and notable historical context is minimal as it remains a rare surname-turned-given name.
Jefford currently ranks #4,214 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1957.
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