What origin is the name Orford?

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

Is Orford a popular name?

Orford 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 Orford?

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

Orford

Q: Is Orford a rare name?

Yes. Orford 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 Orford

Orford

Boy

english

2 syllables

Orford is an english boy's name meaning "An English locational name meaning from the cattle ford. It refers to a shallow place in a river where livestock could safely cross.".

Parents who choose Orford pick a boy name from the english tradition, meaning "An English locational name meaning from the cattle ford. It refers to a shallow place in a river where livestock could safely cross.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An English locational name meaning from the cattle ford. It refers to a shallow place in a river where livestock could safely cross.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Orford

Very rare in US records

What does Orford mean?

Orford is a boy name of english origin meaning "An English locational name meaning from the cattle ford. It refers to a shallow place in a river where livestock could safely cross.".