Gifford
village · East Lothian
Old EnglishSurmised
Suggested2 sources · name elements
Gifford is likely an Old English name, possibly derived from a personal name 'Gifi' or 'Gyfi' and 'ford', meaning a river crossing. It could also be related to the Old Norse personal name 'Giffard'.
Word origins
- Giff
- Old EnglishPossibly a personal name.(from Gifi / Gyfi "personal name")
- ford
- Old EnglishA river crossing.(from ford "ford")