Ford

Ford Meaning & Origin

About Ford
The name Ford is of English origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Old English word "ford," which refers to a shallow place in a river or stream where it can be crossed by wading or in a vehicle. As a surname, Ford may have been given to someone who lived near such a crossing or worked as a ferryman. The name Ford can also be associated with strength, resilience, and adaptability, symbolizing the ability to navigate through challenges and obstacles in life.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Ford are male.

Ford Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -8.63% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FRT
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F063
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AO1 R D
🌐 IPA
/fɔrd/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F630

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ford in Braille

Here's how to represent Ford in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Ford in braille

How to Spell the Name Ford in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Ford using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Ford in sign language

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