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Bueford

BYOO-ferd

Bueford is a boy’s name of English origin, meaning “An English surname turned first name, derived from Old English elements meaning 'at the ford by the beehives'.”, and peaked in popularity in 1921.

Letters7
Syllables2
OriginEnglish

What Bueford Means

An English surname turned first name, derived from Old English elements meaning 'at the ford by the beehives'.

The Story of Bueford

Imagine a name for your son that conjures images of tranquil waters and a protected, loyal heart.

Bueford, first appearing in records in 1905, is an English surname adopted as a first name. It is derived from Old English elements meaning 'at the ford by the beehives,' evoking a sense of pastoral strength and natural abundance.

This name suits a son who will be a strong protector, a loyal and steadfast individual. You see him as someone grounded and traditional, offering a sense of calm security to those around him.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Buford Pusser

    Sheriff of McNairy County, Tennessee; subject of films

Personality Traits

StrongProtectiveLoyalTraditional

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#15 in 1921

Total Births

265

First Recorded

1905

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