Halford
Pronunciation: [ h-AF-erd ]
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Halford first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 17 babies have been named Halford in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Halford is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,079 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,079
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Halford
Halford is a boy name .
Halford is currently ranked #19,079 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Halford include Hal, Half, Halfy, Halfie, Ord, Ordy, Ordie, Hay, Haie, and Halkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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