Oxford name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Old English
Usage: English
Pronunciation: ox-fo-rd
Meaning: From the Place Where the Oxen Cross the River
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What does Oxford mean?

Origin of Uncustomary and Contemporary Oxford is in Old English language is a baby boy name, particulary used in English, meaning of Oxford is "From the Place Where the Oxen Cross the River".

How do I pronounce Oxford?

The most common pronunciation of three syllabled Oxford is ox-fo-rd.

Variants of Oxford

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

How popular is the name Oxford?

Oxford is an uncommon baby name in United States still in use today. Also, Oxford is a familiar name in Ghana and Nigeria. At least, 300 people around the globe have been given the name as per our estimate.

YearRankBirths
2022678912
2021597814
2020596714
201997297
201896537
201788228
201696517
201580329
2014755110
201396497
[1] Source: Social Security Administration

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What numerology tells about Oxford?

To have number 3 as your soul urge number reveals the creative side of your personality. Not having all the things you wanted in life has taught you how to appreciate what you have today. You are an opportunist with an optimistic attitude. The vowel o as your first one in your name reveals you are an opportunist. People aren't always as nice as they seem. And your gentle heart can't take disappointments.

Parents who liked Oxford, loved these names

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  •  Tramaine means From the Big Town commonly used for both sexes, predominantly used in English is of Celtic origin
  •  Debs - Notably used in English atypical, Debs is used as a gender-neutral name which is rooted from Hebrew, meaning of Debs is "Hebrew, Queen Bee and Bee". Debs is short of Deborah.
  •  Terryl - Unwonted English Terryl means "Following Thor or The God of Thunder" and is used in English is a unisex name
  •  Kyrie - Widespread unisex name Kyrie means "Lord" that came from Old Greek and Old Persian is used specifically in English

Famous people named Oxford

  • Oxford University Press, largest university press in the world
  • Oxford Martyrs, were Protestants tried for heresy in 1555 and burnt at the stake
  • Oxford Collapse, were an indie rock band from Brooklyn, New York

Sources

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