Bradford: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: br-ahdf-ohrd
Origin: United States
gender-male

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Meaning: The name Bradford is of English origin, derived from the Old English terms "brād" meaning "broad" and "ford" meaning "river crossing

The name Bradford is of English origin, derived from the Old English terms "brād" meaning "broad" and "ford" meaning "river crossing." It originally referred to individuals from the city of Bradford in West Yorkshire, which was a significant wool town. Bradford signifies a broad ford. The name has been used in various contexts, including surnames and given names, and has appeared in both historical and fictional works.

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