Bradford - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Bradford \b-radfo-

is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "broad ford". Transferred use of the surname and place name. Name of the first governor of the Plymouth colony, William Bradford (17th century). Another William Bradford (18th century) was a printer who played an important part in the American Revolution.

Bradford has 3 variant forms: Braddford, Bradfurd and Brad.

A baby name that sounds like Bradford is Bartow.

Bradford is a very common first name for men (#467 out of 1220) and also a very common last name for both men and women (#536 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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