"Ford by the windy place; a river crossing in a breezy location"
Windford
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A distinctive 2-syllable boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #20,511
- Total SSA Count
- 6
- Cultural Origins
- American English
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Formal
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
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About the Name Windford
Windford is a boy name with American and English origins . The name means "Ford by the windy place; a river crossing in a breezy location" in Old English .
Windford is currently ranked #20,511 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Windford has 2 syllables, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Windford include Win, Ford, and Windy. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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