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Clifford

Derived from Old English elements describing a river crossing near a clifftop, combining clif and ford.

Meaning and origin

Clifford originates in English toponymy, combining clif (cliff) and ford (river crossing) to describe specific landscape features.

How to pronounce Clifford

English (US)KLIF-ord

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