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Gifford

Gifford (name) means a surname of English/Norman origin. Example: “The Gifford family has lived here for generations.”

name

A surname of English/Norman origin.

"The Gifford family has lived here for generations."

"She married a man named Gifford."

How to use Gifford

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA common English surname.

Easily confused with

clifford →

Giffords plural

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The _____ family has lived here for generations.

From an Old French/Germanic personal name meaning "gift-brave" or "gift-strong".

Origin: Old French

Clifford

What does “Gifford” mean?

The word “Gifford” means a surname of English/Norman origin. In plain terms, a common English surname.

How do you use “Gifford” in a sentence?

Here is “Gifford” used in a sentence: “The Gifford family has lived here for generations.”

What part of speech is “Gifford”?

“Gifford” is a name.

Where does the word “Gifford” come from?

The word “Gifford” comes from Old French. From an Old French/Germanic personal name meaning "gift-brave" or "gift-strong".