Bradford name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Old English
Usage: English
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Bradford b-radfo-rd
Meaning: Wide River-crossing and Broad Ford
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What does Bradford mean?

Bradford means Wide River-crossing or Broad Ford is used notably in English given to both genders is rooted from Old English.

How do I pronounce Bradford?

The two syllabled name Bradford is pronounced, b-radfo-rd. There are multiple ways to say the baby name, i.e., br(ad)-ford.

Variants of Bradford

Bradferd, Ford, Crawford, Oxford, Redford, Fordai, Craw, Radford

How popular is the name Bradford?

Bradford was a popular name in United States. Over 31807 babies have been given the name in 136 years. At its zenith in 1953, it ranked 240th when 778 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

However after 136 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts. Additionally, the first name has been in the top 500 baby names 49 times Also, Bradford is a familiar name in Canada, South Africa, England, Philippines and Jamaica.

As per our research, over 30000 babies have been bestowed Bradford around the globe.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
202326444900
202229884100
202126124900
202025395000
201926534800
201820966700
201720127000
201620666800
201521656300
201418807700
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

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Numerological analysis of Bradford

Use your brain when it comes to social interaction. You are the innovator, the one who organizes parties or sleepovers, and the initiator for doing unusual stuff. Even if you are an awesome, trustworthy and loyal friend to everyone you know, not everyone will return the favor. You want to shout it out to the world that not everyone has to think or behave the same. You have the heart of a warrior.

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  •  Frederic - Frederic's meaning is Safety or Power is used as a baby boy name which is rooted from Old High German and Germanic is notably used in Swedish and Norwegian
  •  Sonny - Used largely in Swedish, Norwegian and English unfading and prominent, Sonny means "A Nickname or Given Name or Like a Bear" and is bestowed upon both sexes is of Old French and English origin

Sibling Names for Bradford

Introducing your newborn to the world is no small feat, especially when it comes to deciding on the perfect name. For those considering the name "Bradford" for their little boy, we've compiled a list of sibling names that complement this classic moniker perfectly. From timeless names like William and Elizabeth to more unique options like Jasper and Rowan, there's sure to be something here that catches your eye.

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Famous people named Bradford

  • Bradford How, MuchMusic VJ from 2000 to 2003
  • Bradford Graves, sculptor, musician, and teacher
  • Bradford Cannon, the son of Dr
  • Bradford Gowen, has received national attention since winning first prize in the 1978 Kennedy Center/Rockefeller Foundation International Competition for Excellence
  • Bradford Gilbert, American architect based in New York City
  • Bradford Parkinson, American engineer and inventor
  • Bradford City stadium fire, occurred during an English League Third Division match between Bradford City and Lincoln City on Saturday
  • Bradford William LePage, Canadian politician and the 15th Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island
  • Bradford Dillman, American actor and author
  • Bradford Tatum, American actor and author
  • Bradford English, American character actor
  • Bradford Hill, American politician
  • Bradford Banta, former American football tight end and long snapper
  • Bradford Washburn, Henry Bradford Washburn, Jr
  • Bradford Bishop, William Bradford Bishop Jr
  • Bradford Knapp, President of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute
  • Bradford Anderson, American actor best
  • Bradford Morrow, American novelist, editor, essayist, poet
  • Bradford Vaughan, South African professional golfer
  • Bradford N. Stevens, U.S. Representative from Illinois
  • Bradford R. Wood, U.S. Representative from New York
  • Bradford Reed, American multi-instrumentalist
  • Bradford Cox, American singer-songwriter and musician
  • Bradford R. Youngs in The Day I Kidnapped Tom Cruise as Producer
  • Bradford Jackson in The Saga of the Viking Women and Their Voyage to the Waters of the Great Sea Serpent as Actor
  • Bradford Hatton in Rosie as Actor
  • Bradford Jamieson IV is an American footballer.
  • Actor Bradford Bancroft, noted for movie Dangerously Close
  • In 2013 crime and horror flick, Shame the Devil, Bradford West played Harry.
  • In 2020, Bradford H. Benoit played the role of Brad and Brandi in comedy and crime movie Killing Diaz.

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
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