Bedford

Meaning of Bedford

Bedford is a male name with English origin. It is pronounced as BED-furd (/bɛd.fərd/). The name Bedford is also associated with the region of Bedfordshire in England. In terms of popularity, the name Bedford has seen varying levels of usage over the years in the United States. In recent years, it has been given to a handful of newborn boys, ranking around 12,000th in terms of occurrence. However, in previous decades such as the 1980s and 1990s, there were periods where the name saw more frequent usage, ranking within the top 10,000 names for boys. Overall, Bedford is a unique and distinctive choice for parents looking for a less common name with historical ties to England.

Pronunciation

English

• Pronunced as BED-furd (/bɛd.fərd/)

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