Telford
Pronunciation: [ t-EHLF-erd ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Telford first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 62 babies have been named Telford in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Telford is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #26,847 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #26,847
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Telford
Telford is a boy name .
Telford is currently ranked #26,847 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Telford include Tel, Telf, Telfy, Telfie, Ord, Ordy, Ordie, Tey, Teie, and Telkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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