Names Bedford

Bedford

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
English
Meaning
Bedford is a surname, which means "ford where cattle cross a stream", from the Old English words 'béce' meaning "stream" and 'ford' meaning "ford, river crossing".
Popularity
Bedford is not a very common name, with only a few hundred babies being given this name each year. In the United States, it is not in the top 1000 for baby names.

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Bedford Name meanings & History

Bedford is a surname, which means "ford where cattle cross a stream", from the Old English words 'béce' meaning "stream" and 'ford' meaning "ford, river crossing". Transferred use of the surname Bedford. Bedford can be used as both a first name and a surname. It is a great choice for parents looking for a unique, English name that is not too common.

Zodiac Sign of Bedford: Beauty Taurus,Brains Libra

Synonyms of Bedford:

B: Brains,Bountiful,Bashful,Beauty

E: Expressive,Enliven,Exaggerate,Entertain,Enlighten,Environment

D: Domestic,Dutiful,Determined,Daddy,Demanding,Doting

F: Fiery,Friendly,Festive,Fun-loving

O: Obsolete,Obsessive,Organized,Obstinate,Ostentatious

R: Reason,Resourceful,Restless,Rational

Bedford is:

  • a Boring name
  • a Comedic name
  • a Complex name
  • a Strong name
  • a Unintellectual name

Famous People

Notable people with the surname Bedford include Francis Bedford, a renowned photographer, and Duke of Bedford, a noble title in the British peerage.

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