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BoyPronounced American English /ˈwɪl.fəɹd/; British English /ˈwɪl.fəd/English language family

Wilford

A name meaning "willow ford".

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Wilford is a boy name meaning "willow ford".

Pronunciation: American English /ˈwɪl.fəɹd/; British English /ˈwɪl.fəd/.

GenderBoy
Meaningwillow ford
PronunciationAmerican English /ˈwɪl.fəɹd/; British English /ˈwɪl.fəd/
Language familyEnglish

Meaning and history

From a surname that was originally derived from a place name meaning "willow ford" in Old English.

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Usage: english

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