Sanford
Meaning of Sanford
The name Sanford is a masculine name with English origin. It is pronounced as SAN-furd (/ˈsænfərd/) in both American and British English. The name has variations such as Sandford.
In terms of popularity, the name Sanford has been given to a moderate number of newborn boys in the United States over the years. While it may not be as common as some other names, it has consistently appeared in the list of baby names. In recent years, Sanford has ranked around 5000 to 6000 in terms of occurrence, indicating that it is still chosen by parents for their sons.
Overall, Sanford is a versatile name with a rich history and timeless appeal. Its English origin and associations make it an attractive choice for parents seeking a unique yet traditional name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as SAN-furd (/ˈsænfərd/)
British English
- Pronunced as SAN-furd (/ˈsanfəd/)
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Notable People Named Sanford
| Sanford Robinson Gifford was a prominent American landscape painter known for his emphasis on light and soft atmospheric effects. |
| Sanford I. Weill - Sanford I. "Sandy" Weill is a prominent American banker, financier, and philanthropist, known for his leadership as the former chief executive and chairman of Citigroup. |
| Sanford Meisner was an influential American actor and acting teacher known for developing the Meisner technique, which emphasized "the reality of doing" and differed from method acting by abandoning the use of affective memory. |
| Sanford White - Sanford Brownell "Sammy" White was a multi-talented American athlete known for his achievements in football, baseball, and basketball during his time at Princeton University. |
| Sanford Greenberg - Sanford "Sandy" David Greenberg is an American inventor, author, public servant, and philanthropist known for his work to end blindness. |
| Sanford Morris Rosenthal was born in Albany, Georgia. |
| Sanford Sylvan was an American baritone. |
| Sanford Augustus Moeller (1878–1960) was an American rudimental drummer, national champion, educator, and author, born in Albany, New York on February 16, 1878, who initially studied the piano before becoming a renowned figure in the world of drumming. |
| Sanford Clark was a renowned American country-rockabilly singer and guitarist, famous for his 1956 hit "The Fool". |
| Sanford Ned Diller was an American billionaire and the founder of Prometheus Real Estate Group. |
| Sanford Panitch is an American film industry executive who was appointed president of Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group in October 2019 and previously served as president of Columbia Pictures. |
| Sanford Lieberson - Sanford "Sandy" Lieberson is an American film producer and educator who has been based in Britain since 1965. |
| Sanford Allen is an accomplished American classical violinist who made history as the first full-time African-American violinist with the New York Philharmonic. |
| Sandy Frank, also known as Sanford Jay Frank, was a renowned television writer, notably recognized for his work on Late Night with David Letterman, and held degrees in mathematics and law from Harvard. |
| Sanford Greene is a renowned comics artist known for his work with Marvel, Dark Horse, Image, and DC Comics, as well as for creating the webcomics 1000 and Bitter Root, and has been honored with Eisner and Ringo Awards. |
