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Radford

Radford (name) means an English habitational surname, from a place name meaning "red ford"; also several places in England and the United States. Example: “Radford is an independent city in Virginia.”

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An English habitational surname, from a place name meaning "red ford"; also several places in England and the United States.
"Radford is an independent city in Virginia."

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Etymology

From Old English rēad ("red") + ford ("ford").

Origin: Old English

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Radford” mean?

The word “Radford” means an English habitational surname, from a place name meaning "red ford"; also several places in England and the United States.

How do you use “Radford” in a sentence?

Here is “Radford” used in a sentence: “Radford is an independent city in Virginia.”

What part of speech is “Radford”?

“Radford” is a name.

Where does the word “Radford” come from?

The word “Radford” comes from Old English. From Old English rēad ("red") + ford ("ford").

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