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At a Glance
- Origin
- English (place name/surname)
- Gender
- Primarily used for boys
- Pronunciation
- MEL-ferd
Melford is an English name that started out as a place name and surname before it was ever given to boys as a first name. It's an old-fashioned pick with a soft, easy sound, and you're unlikely to meet another Melford on the playground.
Meaning & Origin of Melford
Origin: English (place name/surname).
How to Pronounce Melford
MEL-ferdIPA /ˈmɛlfərd/
Popularity of Melford
Melford peaked in 1921, when it ranked #1039 in the U.S. with 46 babies given the name. By 1982, the last year it appears in the data, it had slipped to #5406 with just 7 babies.
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FAQ
How do you pronounce Melford?
Melford is pronounced MEL-ferd (IPA: /ˈmɛlfərd/).
Is Melford a popular name right now?
Melford peaked at #1039 in 1921 and is ranked #5406 as of 1982. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1904–1982.)
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