Alford

Male

Meaning

Old ford crossing place.

Origin

Scottish

Pronunciation

/ˈɔːlfəd/

Traits associated with the name Alford:

Dogs named Alford tend to be loving, industrious, resilient, and affectionate. This name is also associated with companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Alford?

Naming your dog Alford suggests that you have a strong appreciation for classic, timeless names. It also suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pet a unique name.

Is Alford a good dog name?

Alford has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Alford isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

3,818
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2,998
New York City Dog Name Database
4,308
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Alford is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Alford was, in the past month, the 5810th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of March 2024, Alford is becoming a more popular moniker with new puppy owners. Our stats show that the name is more fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Alford was viewed 10 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Alford's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

As you can see, this name is not particularly common across the United States.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Alford.

Alford is found in these categories:

old fashioned dog names
old-fashioned

Harkens back to Victorian times, rarely heard in modern dog parks.

scottish dog names
scottish

Derived from a Scottish place, signifies "ford by the temple".

Dog names like Alford:

Genuine, bold or brave
Scottishexceptional
Noble Friend
Counselor
Burdened
Refers to the famous scientist, albert einstein
Alford dog name meaning

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