Gifford
Pronunciation: [ g-IHF-erd ]
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Gifford first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 555 babies have been named Gifford in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gifford is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,867 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,867
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Gifford
Gifford is a boy name .
Gifford is currently ranked #19,867 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gifford include Gif, Giff, Giffy, Giffie, Ord, Ordy, Ordie, Giy, Giie, and Gifkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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