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Giffard

Gender: Masculine
Language: English
Etymology:
Giffard an English form of an Old German name, Begahard, or Gevehard from the elements “gib” (give), and “hard” (bold, hardy).


History:
Although Giffard was found in the 11th and 12th century, it disappeared after the Norman Invasion, leaving behind the surnames Giffard and Gifford.

Pronunciation: giff-ard.

Surnames: Giffard, Gifford.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
less than 0.004 % named Giffard

Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census, surnames:
0.007 % surnamed Gifford

Popularity of Giffard:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-2000: N/A

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