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Stafford

/ˈstæfərd/

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Moderate

Meaning

From the stony ford

Represents resilience, stability, and a connection to ancestral land and lineage.

Symbolism

Embodies endurance, geographic identity, and historical continuity within family heritage.

Etymology: Derived from the Old English elements 'stān' meaning 'stone' or 'stony' and 'ford' meaning 'river crossing', referring to a place where one could cross a river at a rocky or shallow point; originally a locational surname for someone from Stafford in Staffordshire, England.

Style & Origin

traditional
english

Cultural Background

Of English origin, Stafford is rooted in Old English toponymy and has long been associated with Brit

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