Tedford
English · Boy · 2 syllables
Popularity & facts
Relative popularity index, 2010–2025Popularity over time
Popularity indexHistorical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data
About the name Tedford
Tedford is an English surname derived from Old English elements "tēad" (toad) and "ford" (a shallow river crossing), literally meaning "ford where toads are found." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Scotland and England, with no specific religious affiliation and no major historical figures of note bearing this surname.
This meaning was compiled with AI assistance and is awaiting community review. Know this name well? Help verify or improve it.
Etymology
Tedford is an English surname derived from Old English elements "tēad" (toad) and "ford" (a shallow river crossing), literally meaning "ford where toads are found." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Scotland and England, with no specific religious affiliation and no major historical figures of note bearing this surname.
Tedford currently ranks #4,567 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1935.
Contribute to this name
Help improve this page with a meaning, origin, or correction—and get credited as a contributor.
Share your knowledge about this name—meaning, origin, pronunciation, or correction. Your contribution is reviewed and credited with your name.
Login to contributeWe use Google & Facebook login — no password needed.
Sibling name ideas
English names that sit beautifully beside TedfordSimilar names you might like
Names starting with TMore names starting with T
- Taela
- Tabby
- Taeja
- Tajaun
- Taiden
- Tabasom
- Tailor
- Taeko
- Tahseen
- Taalia
- Taijah
- Taeyon
- Taheim
- Tajay
- Taaj
- Taevon
- Tahari
- Tadayoshi
Find middle names for Tedford →
🧬 See Tedford's popularity the year you were born →
🔢 Get Tedford's free numerology report card →
💫 Is Tedford your name? Get your free “My name means…” card →
👶 Have a Tedford already? Find sibling names that fit →
💬 Does Tedford go with your surname? Check the rhythm, rhyme and initials →
Names that sound like Tedford
Phonetic match, not just spelling"Thedford derives from Old English elements "thæd" (people) and "ford" (river crossing), literally meaning "ford of the people" or "people's…"
"Thibert is a Germanic name derived from the elements "theud" (people) and "beraht" (bright), meaning "bright people" or "famous among…"
"Tiferet derives from Hebrew meaning "beauty" or "splendor," coming from the root word "tifar" (תפארת)."
"Tabea-Ruth is a compound name combining Tabea (Greek origin, meaning "gazelle") and Ruth (Hebrew origin, meaning "friend" or "companion")."
"The given name 'Thevaratnam' is derived from the Tamil language, meaning 'jewel of the gods' or 'precious gem'."
"Thipparthi is a Telugu surname derived from "Thippa" (meaning a type of platform or elevated place) combined with the suffix…"
"Thivyabarathy is a Tamil compound name combining "Thivya" (meaning divine or celestial) and "Barathy" (derived from Bharati, meaning eloquent or…"
"Thuvaarathy is a Malayalam name derived from Sanskrit roots, where "Thuva" or "Thuva" relates to strength or power, and the…"
"Thuvarathi is a Tamil name derived from "Thuva" (தുவா), meaning "quick" or "swift," combined with the suffix "-rathi" (ரதி), which…"
"Thuvarathy is a Tamil name meaning "one who is strong" or "powerful," derived from the Tamil root "thuva" (strength/power) with…"
"Tvarita is a Sanskrit name derived from the root "tvara," meaning "swift" or "quick," with the feminine suffix "-ita" appended…"