Ford - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Ford \f(o)-

is pronounced ford. It is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "river crossing". Linked by most people to the car. Author Ford Madox Ford; automotive pioneer Henry Ford.

Ford has 3 variant forms: Forde, Forden and Fordon.

For more information, see also the related name Buford.

Baby names that sound like Ford are Ferd, Fred, Farid, Ferdo and Ward.

Ford is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#102 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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