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Ford Northcliff

Photograph of Ford Northcliff Source: Library of Congress

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Given Name
Ford
Surname
Northcliff

The Name Ford

Origin
English
Meaning
A shallow place in a river where one can cross on foot.
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The Northcliff Surname

Origin
English
Meaning
Derived from Old English elements meaning 'north' and 'cliff,' referring to a location on a northern cliff or elevated area.
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