Sanford

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Etymology

From the place name Sandford, ultimately from Old English Sandford (literally “sand ford”).

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

Sanford

  1. A habitational surname from Old English
  2. A male given name transferred from the surname.
    • 1974, Alison Lurie, The War Between the Tates: A Novel, Open Road Media (2012) (→ISBN)
      “Sanford Finkelstein,” Danielle repeats. “Listen, isn't he the one that ostrich is based on, in your books?”
      “Well, I suppose in a way.” Erica smiles. “It was the name mostly. Sanford seemed like a good name for an ostrich.”
  3. A town in Alabama.
  4. A town in Colorado.
  5. A city, the county seat of Seminole County, Florida.
  6. A city in Maine.
  7. A village in Michigan.
  8. A town in New York.
  9. A city, the county seat of Lee County, North Carolina.
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