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Redford
Pronounced RED-fərd /ˈrɛd.fərd/High
Meaning: From the English surname Redford — from Old English, 'the red ford' (read, 'red') or 'the reedy ford' (hreod, 'reed'), plus ford; routes layeredLow
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History & Origin
Redford comes from the English surname Redford — from Old English, variously 'the red ford' (read, 'red', perhaps for red soil) and 'the reedy ford' (hreod, 'reed'), plus ford, 'a shallow river crossing' (routes layered, which we note). A rugged, handsome surname-name (the actor Robert Redford; nickname Red).
It registers thinly in records. Rare, the-red-ford at the root, and handsome.
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What does the name Redford mean?
Redford is an English surname, 'the red ford' or 'the reedy ford'; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Redford?
It's said RED-fərd /ˈrɛd.fərd/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Redford a boy or girl name?
Redford is a boy's name.
How popular is Redford?
Redford is a rare name in the U.S.