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Redford - Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity
- Spelling of Redford
- R-E-D-F-O-R-D, is a 7-letter male given name.
- Pronunciation of Redford
- RED-fərd
- RED ford
- Meaning of Redford
- From the red ford, red colored ford, over the red river, river crossing.
- Origin of Redford
- The name 'Redford' is of English origin. It is derived from a combination of two Old English words, 'red' and 'ford'. 'Red' refers to the color red, while 'ford' means a shallow place in a river or stream that can be crossed on foot.
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- Similar Names, Nicknames, & Spelling Variations of Redford
- Radford
- Popularity of Redford
- The name 'Redford' is not widely popular and has not ranked in the top 1,000 names for boys in recent years. It remains relatively uncommon and is often chosen by parents seeking a unique and distinctive name for their child.
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Etymology of Redford
The name 'Redford' is a compound name, combining the Old English words 'red' and 'ford'. 'Red' is derived from the Old English word 'read', which originally meant 'red' but later developed additional meanings such as 'ruddy' or 'beautiful'. 'Ford' comes from the Old English word 'ford', which denotes a shallow river crossing.
Cultural Significance of Redford
The name 'Redford' does not hold significant cultural or historical significance. It is a name that is primarily chosen for its aesthetic appeal and individuality rather than any specific cultural or symbolic meaning.