Gilford - Unique Boy Names

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Gilford

/ˈdʒɪlfərd/

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Rare

Meaning

From the ford of the gill or ravine

Represents passage through natural landscapes, symbolizing transition, resilience, and connection to ancestral land.

Symbolism

Embodies strength, endurance, and a grounded connection to nature and lineage; suggests a journey through challenges.

Etymology: Derived from Old English elements 'gill' (ravine or stream) and 'ford' (a shallow river crossing), originally denoting someone who lived by a ford near a gill. Likely began as a locational surname before being adopted as a given name.

Style & Origin

traditional

unique

english

Cultural Background

Of English origin, Gilford is rooted in place names and surnames, historically associated with geogr

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