Linford
LIN-ford
Letters
7
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
779
Peak Year
#20 in 1921
First Recorded
1896
Style
Vintage, Nature-Inspired
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
An English surname-turned-first-name, meaning "flax ford" from Old English. Suggests a connection to nature and a place where flax grew.
Numerology
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Famous Namesakes
Linford Christie
British former sprinter and Olympic gold medalist.
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