Broad meadow; wide clearing
Name Profile
Bradford
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Bradford.
Primary meaning
Broad ford
Pronunciation: BRAD-ferd
Profile summary
From Old English 'brad' (broad) and 'ford' (ford). Originally a place name and surname. Used as a given name in English-speaking countries. The current meaning shown for this name is Broad ford. The catalog pronunciation is listed as BRAD-ferd. It is listed alongside the related form Brad. Bradford appears in boy naming lists and classic style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Bradford is currently cataloged under English (old english) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Broad ford.
Origin note
This profile is grouped under English (old english) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Bradford is grouped as a classic boy name. Related form for this profile: Brad. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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