Ashford

Meaning of Ashford

Ashford derives from the Old English roots æsc (ash tree) and ford (river crossing), evoking a tableau where sturdy timber shades a shallow ford. Its modest presence in the United States—traversing the high 600s to low 900s in rank and most recently placed at 913 with 11 births in 2024—underscores a steady appeal that resists the ebb and flow of popular trends. Phonetically, the name’s balanced structure feels equally at home beside an English manor or within a Persian chahar bagh, harmonizing resilience and refined geometry. For parents seeking a name unswayed by spectacle, Ashford serves as a quiet passage between heritage and modernity, offering dry wit disguised in measured elegance.

Pronunciation

English

• Pronunced as ASH-ford (/ˈæʃfərd/)

• Ashton
• Asher