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Origin: British

Meaning: Ford near the aviary

Buford is a masculine name whose roots travel deep to Old English. Buford derives from the words burh and ford, lending the meaning “ford near the aviary.” As a place name, Buford quickly developed into a surname for families from Buford throughout England. Buford, Georgia may come to mind—a historical city named after Algernon Sidney Buford. A name that has traveled across the sea bringing vintage Old English charm with it, Buford is a title baby can make a statement with.