Tedford
Pronunciation: [ t-EHDF-erd ]
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Tedford first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 29 babies have been named Tedford in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tedford is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #31,734 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #31,734
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Tedford
Tedford is a boy name .
Tedford is currently ranked #31,734 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tedford include Ted, Tedf, Tedfy, Tedfie, Ord, Ordy, Ordie, Tey, Teie, and Tedkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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