Forde - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations

Forde

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FORD'FORD'1 syllable
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§English
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MEANING

A shallow place in a river or stream allowing one to walk or drive across

ORIGIN

Anglo-Saxon

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from Old English 'ford', meaning a shallow place in a river or stream

CULTURAL NOTES

Commonly used in English-speaking countries as a surname and occasionally as a first name

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically used as a surname, indicating someone who lived near a ford

πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄Norwegian
Solid

MEANING

A place nameDerived from old Norse origins

ORIGIN

Norwegian

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from Norse 'fjord', meaning a deep, narrow sea inlet

CULTURAL NOTES

In Norway, used as both a place name and a surname

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Connected to the Norwegian topographical features and settlements

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