Rutherford
RUTH-er-ford
Letters
10
Syllables
3
Origin
English
Total Births
729
Peak Year
#25 in 1921
First Recorded
1880
Style
Sophisticated & Formal, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Tricky to spell
What It Means
An English surname originating from a place name, Rutherford means 'bull's ford'. It evokes a sense of history and strength.
Numerology
The Peacemaker
Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.
Famous Namesakes
Ernest Rutherford
New Zealand physicist, father of nuclear physics.
Hillary Rutherford
American actress and singer.
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