Alford name meaning
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What does Alford mean?
Prominent and Perennial unisex name Alford is used mostly in English, Alford means "From the Old Ford, Place Name, The Old River-ford or Ready for Battle" has its origin in Old English and English.
Alford is variant of unfading and prevailing Alfred. Alfred is version of The Old English Name Ælfræd. Also Alfred is version of The Old English Name Ealdfrith. Prominent and Evergreen Alfred is originated from Old English, German and Old Norse, Alfred means "Wise Counsellor, All and Peace and Natural Spirit".
How do I pronounce Alford?
The three syllabled name Alford is pronounced, a-lfo-rd. Some people pronounce it as al-ford.
Variants of Alford
Alfred, Aelfred, Aelfraed, Alfrid, Freddie, Aldfrid, Alfridh, Hallfrid, Freddye, Manfred
How popular is the name Alford?
Alford is a common name in United States given to over 4789 babies in 125 years. At its zenith in 1881, the moniker grabbed the 416th spot and 106 baby boys were given the name.
Additionally, the given name has been in Also, Alford is a familiar name in Zimbabwe, Jamaica, Malawi, South Africa, Philippines and Nigeria. As per our findings, over 4000 people has been named Alford globally.
| Year | Boys | Girls | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Births | Rank | Births | |
| 2017 | 12171 | 5 | ||
| 2005 | 11467 | 5 | ||
| 2002 | 8450 | 7 | ||
| 2001 | 10549 | 5 | ||
| 2000 | 10344 | 5 | ||
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Numerological aspects of Alford
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Other names liked by soon-to-be-parents that are similar to Alford
- Helene - Used in Swedish and German durable and widespread, Helene is used as a baby girl name, Helene means "The Torch, Torch or Sun Ray" came from Old Greek. In 1961, prominent name Helene managed to bag 496th position on list of baby girl names in United States
- Nia - Widespread unisex name Nia means "Objective or Aim" which originated from African-Swahili and Swahili is principally used in Welsh and Swedish
- Emmett - Used notably in English and Norwegian long standing and renowned, Emmett is rooted from Germanic and English, Emmett means "Industrious or Powerful" is used for both boys and girls
- Ginger - Meaning of Ginger is Virgin, Pure or Pep came from English and Latin used as a unisex name is used in English and Danish
- Sommer - Used substantially in Faroese and Danish frequently used, Sommer has origin in English and Old Norse and is used for both sexes, Sommer means "Summer or Summer Season"
Sibling Names for Alford
Choosing a name for your little one can be challenging, especially if you're looking for something unique and meaningful. If you've decided on the name Alford, you might be considering sibling names that complement this choice. Here are some suggestions to inspire your search!
Sister for Alford
- Headley
- Erle
- Bickford
- Aldridge
- Ailfryd
- Cliffie
- Burdette
- Ashenford
- Aethelred
- Lad
- Jarrett
- Goodwynne
- Alldred
- Butler
- Kenward
Brother for Alford
Famous people named Alford
- Alford L. McMichael, retired United States Marine
- Alford L. McLaughlin, United States Marine Corps master sergeant and the 33rd Marine to receive the Medal of Honor for heroism above and beyond the call of duty
- Alford Corriette, West Indies cricketer
Lists having Alford
- Boys names beginning with A
- Girls names beginning with A
- American Baby Names
- English Baby Names
- Boy names that ends with -ford
- Baby Names that mean Old
- Baby Names that mean Ford
- Baby Names that mean Place
- Baby Names that mean River
- Baby Names that mean Battle