Sanford

The name Sanford signifies a sandy location or settlement near a ford or river crossing. It reflects geographic features in English landscapes where the settlement was situated.

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Sanford is an English toponymic surname originating from various locations in England, notably in Bedfordshire, Devon, and Shropshire. The name is derived from the Old English elements 'sand,' meaning sand or sandy, and 'ford,' referring to a shallow place in a river or stream where one can walk or drive across.

  • Popularity: 20,135th
  • Babies named Sanford in the US in 2023:
    Female: 0
    Male: 8
  • Nicknames: Sandy, Ford, Sam, Sanny, Sando.
  • Full Names: Sanford Abraham, Sanford Benjamin, Sanford Charles, Sanford David, Sanford Edward.
  • Famous Namesakes: Sanford Meisner-theater practitioner, Sanford Green-cartoonist, Sanford Boss-cowboy, Sanford Biggers-contemporary artist, Sanford Bishop-politician.
  • Gender: Sanford is traditionally a male name, often used as a first name or surname.
  • Numerology: In numerology, the name Sanford is associated with the number 8. The number 8 represents power, determination, and ambition. People with this name might possess strong leadership qualities, a sense of authority, and practical problem-solving skills.

Sanford has waned in popularity as a first name over time and is now more frequently encountered as a surname in the United States and the United Kingdom. It remains less common compared to similar Anglo-Saxon surnames used as given names.

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