Ashford - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Ashford \a-shfo-

is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "ford by the ashes". Place name. Musician Nick Ashford.

Ashford has 2 variant forms: Ash and Ashenford.

For more information, see also the related name Ashton.

Ashford is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#3151 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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