English · Boy name
Ford
“river crossing”
About the name Ford
Ford is an English name derived from the Old English word ford, meaning ‘river crossing’, a shallow place where a stream could be crossed on foot or by cart. The element appears in many English place names, such as Oxford, Stratford and Bradford. It became a surname for people living near a crossing and later a given name. Henry Ford was a prominent figure in American industry who founded the Ford Motor Company and introduced moving assembly-line production for the Model T. Other bearers include President Gerald Ford and the actor Harrison Ford.
- Meaning
- river crossing
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- FORD(1 syl.)
Middle names for Ford
- Ford James
- Ford Alexander
- Ford Michael
- Ford Henry
- Ford Thomas
Questions about Ford
- What does Ford mean?
- Ford is an English name meaning "river crossing".
- How do you pronounce Ford?
- Ford is pronounced FORD, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Ford?
- Variants of Ford include Forde.
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