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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Ford with dirty or peat-stained water
- Origin
- English (place name)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- RED-furd
Redford is an English place name for a boy, referring to a river crossing where the water ran dirty or peat-stained — not literally "red," despite the popular gloss of "red ford" or "red river." It's pronounced RED-furd (IPA /ˈrɛdfər/).
Meaning & Origin of Redford
Meaning: Ford with dirty or peat-stained water.
Origin: English (place name).
A common claim: from the red ford, or red river Actually: The popular gloss says 'red ford,' but the name actually traces to Old English *hrotiġ, 'dirty,' describing peat-stained water at the crossing — not literally the color red, though the two could look similar.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Redford
RED-furdIPA /ˈrɛdfərd/
Popularity of Redford
SSA records show Redford peaked at #3178 in 1913 with just 5 babies given the name, and by 2024 it ranked #5821 with 16.
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FAQ
What does the name Redford mean?
Ford with dirty or peat-stained water. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Redford?
Redford is pronounced RED-furd (IPA: /ˈrɛdfərd/).
Is Redford a popular name right now?
Redford peaked at #3178 in 1913 and is ranked #5821 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1913–2024.)
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