Milford

Milford means 'mill ford', referring to a place by a ford near a water mill. It signifies industriousness and connection to natural elements like water and earth.

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The name Milford is of Old English origin, derived from the elements 'mylen' meaning 'mill', and 'ford', meaning 'ford (a shallow place in a river where one could cross)', hence it originally referred to a settlement near a mill by a river crossing.

  • Popularity: 22,540th
  • Babies named Milford in the US in 2023:
    Female: 0
    Male: 6
  • Nicknames: Mil, Millie, Milo, Ford, Miffy.
  • Full Names: Milford, Milfordia, Milforth, Milfred, Milfrid.
  • Famous Namesakes: Milford Graves-Percussionist, Milford Brown-NFL Player, Milford Zornes-Artist, Milford Wolpoff-Anthropologist, Milford Daniels-Filmmaker.
  • Gender: Milford is traditionally associated with males, but it can be used as a unisex name depending on cultural and familial preferences.
  • Numerology: In numerology, Milford resonates with the energies of the number 6. This number is associated with love, balance, responsibility, and protection. Individuals with this name may exhibit nurturing and caring characteristics, with a strong sense of duty.

Milford is not widely popular in modern naming trends but was more commonly seen in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It's often considered a classic name that holds historical charm.

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