Bradford

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Bradford is a surname that has become a given name. The name represents people who are broad-minded and are good at decision-making.
Pronunciation
BRAD-fərd
The name Bradford is pronounced as BRAD-ford.
Popularity
According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), Bradford was ranked as the 1,078th most popular name in the United States in 2020. It is more popular among boys than girls.

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Bradford Name meanings & History

The name Bradford is of Old English origin, meaning "broad ford" or "wide river crossing". Bradford is a surname that has become a given name. The name represents people who are broad-minded and are good at decision-making. From an English surname that originally came from a place name that meant "broad ford" in Old English. Bradford is used as a first name in English-speaking countries. The name is popular among parents who are looking for a name that represents strength and intelligence.

Zodiac Sign of Bradford: Beauty Taurus,Brains Libra

Synonyms of Bradford:

B: Bountiful,Beauty,Brains,Bashful

R: Resourceful,Reason,Restless,Rational

A: Assertive,Ambitious,Angry,Action,Aggressive,Argumentative

D: Daddy,Determined,Demanding,Doting,Dutiful,Domestic

F: Fiery,Festive,Friendly,Fun-loving

O: Obsolete,Organized,Obsessive,Obstinate,Ostentatious

Bradford is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Bradford include Bradford Cox (an American musician), Bradford Dillman (an American actor), and Bradford Bishop (an American fugitive).

2.) BRADFORD (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: Transferred use of the surname that arose from English placenames composed of the Old English elements brad (broad) and ford (ford). The use of Bradford as a given name was uncommon before the 20th century. Short: Brad. (BRAD-FORD, BRAD-FERD)


3.) BRADFORD (Male)

Usage: American

Meanings: Transferred use of the surname arising from English placenames composed of the Old English elements brad (broad) and ford (a ford, a place to cross a river). Short: Brad. (BRAD-FORD)


4.) Bradford (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) broad river crossing.

Other Forms: Braddford, Bradforde, Ford


5.) Bradford (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) mediator

Other Forms: Brad, Brady


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