Variant of Chantal (stony place)
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Buford
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Buford.
Primary meaning
Short form of Beauregard (beautiful gaze)
Pronunciation: BYOO-ferd
Profile summary
English surname meaning 'from the ford.' Also a short form of Beauregard. Used as a given name in America, especially in the South. The current meaning shown for this name is Short form of Beauregard (beautiful gaze). The catalog pronunciation is listed as BYOO-ferd. It is listed alongside the related form Beauregard. Buford appears in girl naming lists and biblical style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Buford is currently cataloged under English (french) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Short form of Beauregard (beautiful gaze).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under English (french) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Buford is grouped as a biblical girl name. Related form for this profile: Beauregard. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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