Taft - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Taft \t(a)-

is of Old French origin, and its meaning is "homestead". Also possibly (Old English) "marsh; river". William Howard Taft was 26th American President and was appointed Chief Justice of the Supreme Court after his retirement from politics.

Baby names that sound like Taft are Daivat, David, Davyd, Dafydd and Daffyd. Other similar baby names are Tait, Dart, Tad, Tadd, Tadi, Tayte, Tate, Taitt and Tavi.

Taft is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#3099 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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