The baby name Bradford is a unisex name, 2 syllables long and is pronounced "BRAD-ford".
Bradford is English in Origin.
Bradford is a name of English origin that means "broad ford." The name is derived from the Old English words "brad" meaning broad and "ford" meaning a shallow place in a river or stream that can be crossed on foot. The name Bradford was originally used to describe a location where a river or stream was shallow enough to be crossed easily. The name has been in use since the Middle Ages and has been used as a surname and a given name.
The name Bradford is a unisex name, meaning it can be used for both boys and girls. The pronunciation of Bradford is BRAD-ford. The name is composed of two syllables, with the emphasis on the first syllable. The name is relatively popular in the United States, ranking at number 1,042 in popularity for boys and number 9,947 for girls in 2020.
The name Bradford has a strong and distinguished history. It has been used as a surname by many notable individuals, including William Bradford, who was a leader of the Pilgrims and the second governor of the Plymouth Colony. The name has also been used as a given name by many famous people, including Bradford Dillman, an American actor, and Bradford Cox, an American musician. The name Bradford is a popular choice for parents who are looking for a traditional and timeless name with a strong meaning and history.
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Celebrities with the Name Bradford
F. Bradford Morse F. Bradford Morse was an American politician who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives and as Director General of the International Labour Organization. He is best known for his work in promoting labor rights and improving working conditions around the world. Some of his most memorable achievements include the establishment of the International Program on the Elimination of Child Labor and the creation of the International Labor Standards on HIV/AIDS and the World of Work. |
Bradford Berenson Bradford Berenson is an American lawyer and former White House aide. He is best known for his work as Associate White House Counsel during the George W. Bush administration, where he played a key role in legal issues related to national security and the war on terror. Some of his most memorable achievements include drafting legal memoranda related to the detention of enemy combatants at Guantanamo Bay and defending the administration's use of enhanced interrogation techniques. |
Bradford M. Freeman Bradford M. Freeman is a renowned American businessman and philanthropist who is famous for his contributions to the private equity industry. He co-founded Freeman Spogli & Co. in 1983, which has become one of the most successful private equity firms in the world. Some of his most memorable achievements include serving as a trustee of Stanford University, supporting the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, and donating more than $100 million to various charitable causes. |
Bradford J. Race Jr. Bradford J. Race Jr. was an American businessman and philanthropist who is best known for his contributions to the field of education. He is famous for his commitment to improving educational opportunities for underprivileged students. Some of his most memorable achievements include founding the Race Foundation, which has donated millions of dollars to support education programs, and establishing the Race Scholars Program at the University of Michigan to provide financial assistance to students from disadvantaged backgrounds. |
Bradford W. Parkinson Bradford W. Parkinson is an American engineer and inventor who is best known for being the chief architect of the Global Positioning System (GPS). He served as a Colonel in the United States Air Force and played a key role in the development of GPS during the 1970s and 1980s. Parkinson has been the recipient of numerous awards for his contributions to the field of navigation, including the National Medal of Technology and Innovation. |
Bradford Perkins Bradford Perkins is a renowned architect, urban planner, and preservationist known for his contributions to the field of historic preservation. He is the co-founder of Perkins Eastman, an international architecture and design firm that has completed award-winning projects around the world. Some of his most notable achievements include the restoration of the Empire State Building, the design of the New York Times headquarters, and the revitalization of the Brooklyn Navy Yard. |
Bradford Dillman Bradford Dillman was an American actor known for his work in film, television, and theater. He is famous for his roles in films such as "Compulsion" (1959), "The Enforcer" (1976), and "Sudden Impact" (1983). Some of his most memorable achievements include receiving a Golden Globe Award for his performance in the film "Compulsion" and being inducted into the Theater Hall of Fame in 2006. |