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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