Beresford - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Beresford \b(e)-resfo-

is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "ford where barley grows". Place name. Used as a given name at the beginning of the 20th century. Film director Bruce Beresford.

Similar baby names are Bradford and Burford.

Beresford is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#17880 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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