Saford
Old English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Saford
Saford derives from Old English elements "sæ" (sea) and "ford" (ford/crossing), meaning a ford or river crossing by the sea.
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Etymology
Saford derives from Old English elements "sæ" (sea) and "ford" (ford/crossing), meaning a ford or river crossing by the sea. The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures with historical roots in Anglo-Saxon England, though it remains relatively uncommon as a given name in modern times.
Saford currently ranks #2,312 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1941.
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