Gender: Male
Origin: English
Meaning: River-dwelling elf, From the Old Ford, Place Name
Pronunciation: AWL-ferd, /ˈɔːlfərd/, AE L F ER D
Popularity Rank: #118,774
Derived from the Old English words 'aelf' meaning 'elf' and 'ford' meaning 'ford or river crossing'. It signifies someone who lives near a river where elves are believed to dwell.
The name Alford is of English origin and means River-dwelling elf, From the Old Ford, Place Name, The Old River-ford, Ready for Battle. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Alford is commonly found in United States of America, South Africa, Colombia, and 20 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: AWL-ferd
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈɔːlfərd/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: AE L F ER D
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
F: Pronounce as in "fish" (F IH SH)
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
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At NamesLook, the name Alford is recorded 190 times globally, ranking it as the 118,774th most common name worldwide.
Alford is most prevalent in United States of America, with 83 occurrences, making it the 19,447th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Alford is found among 1 in every 21797 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #19,447 | 1 : 21,797 |
| South Africa | #19,813 | 1 : 50,976 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Alford from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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