Malford
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,604
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Malford
Malford is a boy name .
Malford is currently ranked #20,604 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Malford include Mal, Malf, Malfy, Malfie, Ord, Ordy, Ordie, May, Maie, and Malkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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