Wofford
Old English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Wofford
Wofford derives from Old English elements "wof" (uncertain/restless) and "ford" (a shallow river crossing), meaning "ford of the restless one" or similar descriptive place-name origin.
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Etymology
Wofford derives from Old English elements "wof" (uncertain/restless) and "ford" (a shallow river crossing), meaning "ford of the restless one" or similar descriptive place-name origin. The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the American South, with historical prominence in the United States as both a surname and given name, notably associated with Wofford College in South Carolina.
Wofford currently ranks #3,774 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1922.
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