What does the name Clifford mean?

Clifford means "ford near a cliff." It is of English origin.

Is Clifford a boy or girl name?

Clifford is primarily a boys' name.

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Q: What is the origin of the name Clifford?

Clifford is of English origin. An English place-name transferred to a surname and then to a given name. Clifford was popular in the early-to-mid 20th century and is now considered a vintage revival candidate.

Clifford is a boys' name of English origin meaning “ford near a cliff.”

pronunciation

KLIF-erd

meaning & origin

The name Clifford means “ford near a cliff.” It comes from the English language tradition.

An English place-name transferred to a surname and then to a given name. Clifford was popular in the early-to-mid 20th century and is now considered a vintage revival candidate.

famous people named Clifford

Clifford Brown
Clifford Odets
Clifford the Big Red Dog (fictional)

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