Playford
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Playford
Playford is an English surname derived from Old English elements meaning "play" and "ford," literally referring to a ford or river crossing associated with play or recreation.
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Etymology
Playford is an English surname derived from Old English elements meaning "play" and "ford," literally referring to a ford or river crossing associated with play or recreation. The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures and has no specific religious association, with historical use concentrated in England, particularly in Essex where the Playford family held estates from medieval times.
Playford currently ranks #4,819 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1924.
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