Langford
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Langford
Langford derives from Old English elements "lang" (long) and "ford" (river crossing), literally meaning "long ford" and originally denoted a place name for settlements near extended river crossings.
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Etymology
Langford derives from Old English elements "lang" (long) and "ford" (river crossing), literally meaning "long ford" and originally denoted a place name for settlements near extended river crossings. The name is primarily English in origin and has been used across Anglo-Saxon and British cultures; it became established as both a surname and given name during the medieval period, with notable historical bearers including English clergy and nobility.
Langford currently ranks #3,847 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1943.
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