Beresford - Unique Boy Names

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Beresford

/ˈbɛrɪsfɔːrd/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Beaver ford

Represents strength, resilience, and resourcefulness—qualities symbolized by the beaver—and a crossing point, suggesting transition and journey.

Symbolism

Embodies stability, industriousness, and connection to nature; the ford symbolizes passage and progress through life’s challenges.

Etymology: Derived from Old English elements 'beorof' (beaver) and 'ford' (a river crossing), Beresford originally referred to someone who lived near a ford where beavers were present. It is a toponymic surname from various places in England bearing that name.

Style & Origin

traditional

elegant

english

Cultural Background

Of English origin, Beresford is a locational surname derived from places in England, historically as

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