The baby name Mitford is a unisex name, 2 syllables long and is pronounced "MIT-ford".
Mitford is English in Origin.
Mitford is a surname that has been used as a given name. The name Mitford originated from a place called Mitford in Northumberland, England. It is derived from the Old English words "mythe" meaning "meeting place" and "ford" meaning "a shallow place in a river where it is possible to cross." The name Mitford has been used as a surname since the 13th century and as a given name since the 19th century.
The Mitford family is a prominent British aristocratic family known for their literary and political contributions. The family includes several notable members such as Nancy Mitford, an English novelist and biographer, and Unity Mitford, a prominent member of the British Union of Fascists who was close to Adolf Hitler. The name Mitford gained popularity as a given name in the 20th century due to the fame of the Mitford family.
The name Mitford is considered a unisex name, although it is more commonly used for girls. It is pronounced as MIT-ford. The name is composed of two elements, "mythe" and "ford," which refer to a meeting place and a shallow place in a river where it is possible to cross, respectively. The name Mitford has a strong connection to English history and literature and is a unique and distinctive name choice for parents looking for a name with a rich and interesting background.
Mitford has the following similar or variant Names
- Miford |
- Mytford |
- Mitfford |
- Mitforde |
- Mitfourd |
- Mitfurd |
- Mitfird
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