Clifford
BoyOrigin: Old English · English
Meaning
“ford near a cliff”
Cultural Notes
Old English place-name meaning ford by a cliff; a classic English surname turned given name popular in the early 20th century.
Popularity
Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1920s
Community likes: 0
Famous People Named Clifford
- Clifford the Big Red Dog (fictional), Clifford Brown, Clifford Odets
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