Bedford
Pronunciation: [ b-EHDF-erd ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Bedford first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 263 babies have been named Bedford in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Bedford is past its peak , currently ranked #26,720 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #26,720
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Bedford
Bedford is a boy name .
Bedford is currently ranked #26,720 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Bedford include Bed, Bedf, Bedfy, Bedfie, Ord, Ordy, Ordie, Bey, Beie, and Bedkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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