Alford
Pronunciation: [ ALF-erd ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #67,426
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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Also a Boy Name
Alford is also used as a boy name, ranked #28949.
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About the Name Alford
Alford is a girl name .
Is Alford a boy or girl name? Alford is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #67,426 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #28,949. Alford is more commonly used as a boy name.
Alford is currently ranked #67,426 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Alford include Alf, Aly, Alfie, and Alfoie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis