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Clifford
"Ford near a slope From an Old English surname and place name, used commonly as a first name since the late 19th century Famous bearer: pianist Sir Clifford Curzon; Ford near the cliff; 'Henry VI, Part 2' Lord Clifford Also Young Clifford, son to Lord..."
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- Boy
- Origin
- Indian Anglo English Old English Shakespearean
- Western numerology
- 1
- Indian numerology
- 8
- Characters
- 8
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Clifford is a baby name with Indian, Anglo, English, Old English, Shakespearean context. Parents can review its meaning, origin, numerology, sibling ideas, and similar names before adding it to a shortlist. The recorded meaning is Ford near a slope From an Old English surname and place name, used commonly as a first name since the late 19th century Famous bearer: pianist Sir Clifford....
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Boy
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ford by a landing-stage Also a place name; From Aristocratic English Surname; From the landing ford; 'Henry VI, Part 2' Sir Humphrey Stafford Also William Stafford, his brother 'King Henry the Sixth, Part III' Lord Stafford; One who is from the landing near...
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German form of Edward; Prosperous guardian; Wealthy Defender; Wealthy guardian
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Hearts Feelings; Strong, solid, firm, not easily broken, resistant to pressur
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