Stanford
BoyOrigin: Old English · English
Meaning
“stony ford crossing”
Cultural Notes
Stanford is an English place-name surname meaning stony ford that became notable as a given name and through Stanford University founded by Leland Stanford.
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Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1920s
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Famous People Named Stanford
- Stanford White
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