What origin is the name Whitford?

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

Is Whitford a popular name?

Whitford 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 Whitford?

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

Whitford

Q: Is Whitford a rare name?

Yes. Whitford 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 Whitford

Whitford

Boy

english

2 syllables

Whitford is an english boy's name meaning "This English name signifies someone from the white ford. It describes a shallow place in a river where the water or stones appear white.".

The meaning of Whitford is "This English name signifies someone from the white ford. It describes a shallow place in a river where the water or stones appear white." — a boy name of english origin. At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This English name signifies someone from the white ford. It describes a shallow place in a river where the water or stones appear white.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Whitford

Very rare in US records

What does Whitford mean?

Whitford is a boy name of english origin meaning "This English name signifies someone from the white ford. It describes a shallow place in a river where the water or stones appear white.".