Name meaning
Sanford
means “sandy ford”
- Origin
- Old English
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- English
- Say it
- SAN-ford
- Letters
- 7
Researched meaning
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Sanford comes from an English place name and surname, from the Old English sand and ford, a sandy river crossing.
Roots
From Old English sand + ford.
Sanford name FAQ
What does the name Sanford mean?
Sanford means “sandy ford”. From Old English sand + ford.
Where does the name Sanford come from?
Sanford is of Old English origin. Today it is used in English families.
How do you pronounce Sanford?
Sanford is usually pronounced SAN-ford.
Is Sanford a boy's or a girl's name?
Sanford is mostly masculine.
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Sources
Name data: SSA-Census, Wikidata, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.