Wilford

Wilford is both a surname and a given name of English origin. It is also the name of several places in England.

The most prominent Wilford is the village and civil parish of Wilford in Nottinghamshire, located on the south bank of the River Trent just south of Nottingham.

Etymology and usage: The placename Wilford is of Old English origin, derived from elements referring to a ford on a river, and it has been adopted as a surname and given name over time, spreading beyond its English roots.

Notable people with the given name or surname include Wilford Brimley (1934–2020), an American actor known for film and television work, and Wilford Woodruff (1807–1898), an American religious leader who served as the fourth president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

There are other individuals who bear the surname Wilford, and the name remains in use in English-speaking countries as both a family name and a given name. Wilford is primarily associated with the English locality but has broader recognition through notable people who carry the name.