Ford: Name Meaning, Origin, Nicknames and Popularity

The name "Ford" is an English surname that originated as an occupational name for someone who lived or worked near a ford, which is a shallow area in a river or stream where it is possible to cross on foot or by vehicle. The name is derived from the Middle English word "ford" which means "ford" or "crossing".

The Ford name originates from the surname of the company's founder, Henry Ford.

According to the Social Security Administration, the name Ford ranked 953rd in popularity in 2020. Therefore, it can be considered relatively uncommon.

Some common variations of the name Ford include:
1. Fordson
2. Fordy
3. Forder
4. Forden
5. Fordyce
6. Fordham
7. Fordenberry
8. Fordrake
9. Forderson
10. Fordsworth

1. Fordy
2. Fordsy
3. Fordo
4. FJ
5. FoFo
6. Fodo
7. Fordster
8. Fordie
9. Fozzy
10. Foxy

1. Henry Ford - American industrialist and founder of the Ford Motor Company
2. Gerald Ford - 38th President of the United States
3. Harrison Ford - American actor known for his roles in Star Wars and Indiana Jones
4. Tom Ford - American fashion designer and film director
5. Rob Ford - Former mayor of Toronto, Canada
6. Tennessee Ernie Ford - American singer and television host
7. Betty Ford - Former First Lady of the United States and founder of the Betty Ford Center for addiction treatment
8. John Ford - American film director and four-time Academy Award winner
9. Glenn Ford - Canadian-American actor known for his roles in Western films
10. Lita Ford - British-American rock musician and former member of The Runaways