TheNameDBFordham
MasculineMeaning
A ford by a homestead or settlement, combining ford and ham.
Etymology
Fordham is a topographical surname combining Old English ford, meaning 'shallow river crossing,' and ham, meaning 'homestead' or 'village.' The name likely originated from a place name in England.
About the Name Fordham
Fordham is primarily known as a place name and surname, most famously associated with Fordham University in New York. It is rarely used as a given name.