Redford

Meaning of Redford

Redford, tracing its roots to the Old English rēad (‘red’) and ford (‘river crossing’), originally functioned as a toponymic surname for those dwelling beside rust-colored streams. In contemporary Anglo-American culture it evokes high-desert vistas and indie allure through Robert Redford’s cinematic legacy and his Sundance Film Festival, marrying rugged individualism with creative spirit. Though it currently drifts around the 900th rank in U.S. birth statistics, its subtle upticks in recent years suggest a discerning taste for names that fuse sturdy tradition with stylish understatement. Analytically, the name’s mild popularity fluctuations often coincide with cultural inflections toward outdoor adventure—proof that one can signal a pioneering streak through nomenclature alone, sans the inconvenience of muddy boots. Warm in resonance yet grounded in historical substance, Redford offers parents a quietly distinguished choice.

Pronunciation

American English

• Pronunced as RED-ferd (/ˈrɛdfərd/)

British English

• Pronunced as RED-fuhd (/ˈrɛdfʊd/)

• Radford
• Radley
• Redmond
• Reddington