Guildford - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Guildford \

is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "ford with yellow flowers". Place name.

Guildford has 2 variant forms: Gilford and Guilford.

Guildford is an uncommon first name for men but a somewhat common last name for both men and women (#47188 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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