Ford

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Ford means 'a shallow area in a river where it can be crossed'
Pronunciation
FAWRD
The name Ford is pronounced as 'fawrd.'
Popularity
The popularity of the name Ford is not very high. It wasn't ranked among the top 1000 baby names in the United States in 2020. However, it's a unique and charming name that can make a great choice for parents looking for something different for their baby boy.

cartoon of the name Ford
Cartoon of Ford

Ford Name meanings & History

The name Ford means 'a shallow area in a river where it can be crossed'. From an English surname that was derived from a place name meaning "ford" in Old English. A famous bearer of the surname was the American industrialist Henry Ford (1863-1947). The name Ford is more commonly used as a first name than a surname. It has been used as a first name for boys by parents who appreciate its uniqueness and simplicity. It can convey qualities like strength, resilience, and adaptability.

Zodiac Sign of Ford: Friendly Leo

Synonyms of Ford:

F: Festive,Fun-loving,Friendly,Fiery

O: Obstinate,Ostentatious,Obsolete,Obsessive,Organized

R: Resourceful,Reason,Restless,Rational

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

Ford is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Mature name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Ford include Henry Ford, the founder of Ford Motor Company, Harrison Ford, a famous American actor, and Tom Ford, an American fashion designer.

2.) Ford (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) a short form of names ending in “ford.”

Other Forms: Forde


3.) Ford (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) strong

Other Forms: Feord, Forde, Fyord


4.) Ford (Female)

Usage: Last name as first name

Meanings: (Last name as first name) confident

Other Forms: Forde


5.) Ford (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: Someone who lives near a ford


6.) FORD (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: Transferred use of the surname derived from the Old English ford (a shallow place in a river or stream which can be crossed by wading). The name originally denoted one who was a “dweller by the ford.” (FORD)


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