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Stanford Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "stanford" is "from the stony ford", and is used often for "primarily used as a surname that became a first name".

Name
stanford
Meaning
from the stony ford
Pronunciation
stan-ferd
Used for
primarily used as a surname that became a first name
Syllables
2

Stanford Name Details

The name Stanford is of English origin. It was originally a locational surname derived from the place name Stanford, which translates to 'stony ford' or 'stone ford' in Old English. Over time, it has also become a first name used for boys.

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