Shuford
Pronunciation: [ sh-OOF-erd ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #33,846
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Shuford
Shuford is a boy name .
Shuford is currently ranked #33,846 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shuford include Shu, Shuf, Shufy, Shufie, Ord, Ordy, Ordie, Shy, Shie, and Shukins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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