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Buford Pusser
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1937
American sheriff of McNairy County Tennessee, known for his crusade against crime and subject of the Walking Tall films
Bufard
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#23417 most popular
American
English
Meanings & Origins
"bright ford, river crossing"
Origin: Old English
Language: English
"from the settlement at the ford"
Origin: English place name
Language: English
Popularity
#23417
Current Rank
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“A Southern classic with frontier-American grit”
Origin & Etymology
Bufard is a variant spelling of Buford, an English surname from Old English elements meaning bright ford or a personal name combined with ford meaning a river crossing. The place name Buford appears in several English counties. As a given name, it was popular in the American South and Midwest in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Popularity Story
Buford and its variant Bufard were used as given names in the American South from the mid-19th century through the mid-20th century, often honoring family surnames or prominent local figures.
Cultural Significance
Buford carried associations with Southern civic life and the frontier. Buford Pusser, the legendary Tennessee sheriff, gave the name a tough, no-nonsense image in American pop culture.
Fun Facts
- Buford Pusser was the real-life Tennessee sheriff whose story inspired the Walking Tall film series
- Buford Highway in Atlanta is one of the most culturally diverse stretches of road in America
Bufard in Other Languages
variant
Beaufort
Nicknames
Buf
Middle Names
Ray
Lee
Earl
Wayne
Dale
Name Vibe
Vintage
Earthy
Strong
Famous People Named Bufard
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Buford T. Justice Fictional
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Fictional Texas sheriff in Smokey and the Bandit played by Jackie Gleason, a beloved comic villain
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