Crawford
Meaning of Crawford
Originating from Scotland, the name Crawford is traditionally a male name. It is derived from the Scottish Gaelic surname "Crawfurd," which means "ford of crows." The American English pronunciation of Crawford is "KRAW-furd" (/krɔːfərd/), while the Scottish Gaelic pronunciation is "KRAH-furd" (/kraʊfərd/).
Crawford has been used as a given name in the United States since at least the late 19th century. While it has never reached extremely high levels of popularity, it has maintained a steady presence on baby name charts. In recent years, its usage has ranged from around 30 to 70 occurrences per year.
Famous individuals with the name Crawford include American actor Broderick Crawford and British television presenter Michaela Crawford. The name Crawford brings to mind qualities such as strength, intelligence, and resilience. It offers a unique and distinguished choice for parents seeking an uncommon yet meaningful name for their son.
Pronunciation
Scottish Gaelic
- Pronunced as KRAH-furd (/kraʊfərd/)
American English
- Pronunced as KRAW-furd (/krɔːfərd/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
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Notable People Named Crawford
| Crawford Williamson Long was an American surgeon and pharmacist who pioneered the use of inhaled sulfuric ether as an anesthetic. |
| Sir Crawford David Nalder was an Australian politician who served as Deputy Premier of Western Australia and was the leader of the Country Party in Western Australia. |
| William Pomeroy Crawford Greene was an Australian-born English Conservative Party politician. |
| Crawford Hallock Greenewalt was an American chemical engineer and former president and board chairman of the DuPont Company. |
| Henry Crawford Palmer is a French-American former professional basketball player known for his time with Strasbourg IG and the French national team, as well as winning a silver medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics. |
