Oxford

Oxford Meaning & Origin

About Oxford
The name "Oxford" is derived from the Old English words "Oxen" and "Ford," which collectively mean "a ford where oxen cross." This refers to the historical crossing point of the River Thames, where oxen were used to transport goods and people across the river. Over time, "Oxford" has become synonymous with the prestigious university city in England, renowned for its academic excellence and rich history.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Oxford are male.

Oxford Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -14.29% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AKSFRT
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O21063
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA1 K S F ER0 D
🌐 IPA
/ˈɑksfərd/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AKSFRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O216

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Oxford in Braille

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

The name Oxford in braille

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

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

The name Oxford in sign language

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