Clifford Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity

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A name of British origin, Clifford is a name for boys. According to Anglo-Saxon folklore, this surname is derived from the phrase “cliff-side ford.” There is a small rural community in West Yorkshire, England, called Clifford, and it is the site of the medieval Norman settlement’s remnants, Cliff Castle. A fanciful option with oodles of old-world charm and mystical mystery, it is a given name that is sure to turn heads. Make it more memorable for your child by shortening it to Cliff.

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