What origin is the name Gifford?

Gifford comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Gifford a popular name?

Gifford is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Gifford?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Gifford — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Gifford

Q: Is Gifford a rare name?

Yes. Gifford does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Gifford

Gifford

Boy

english

2 syllables

Gifford is an english boy's name meaning "This English name translates to a gift of bravery or a gift, and sometimes refers to one with chubby cheeks.".

The meaning of Gifford is "This English name translates to a gift of bravery or a gift, and sometimes refers to one with chubby cheeks." — a boy name of english origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This English name translates to a gift of bravery or a gift, and sometimes refers to one with chubby cheeks.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Gifford

Very rare in US records

What does Gifford mean?

Gifford is a boy name of english origin meaning "This English name translates to a gift of bravery or a gift, and sometimes refers to one with chubby cheeks.".

Is Gifford a rare name?

Yes. Gifford does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Gifford

Evelyn Harper Ella Lily Scarlett Audrey

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Names with a similar meaning to Gifford

Gifford means "This English name translates to a gift of bravery or a gift, and sometimes refers to one with chubby cheeks." — these names share that spirit.