Clifford Fenner

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Clifford Fenner — ford by a cliff
185K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Clifford Fenner is a name that combines English origins. The first name Clifford is a masculine given name of English origin. Clifford is both a toponymic surname of English origin and a given name deriving from it. It originated in several English placenames meaning "ford by a cliff". Given name Surname Clifford, the title name character in children book series Clifford the Big Red Dog Clifford Blossom, a character in Archie Comics and Riverdale Clifford DeVoe, also known as the Thinker, in DC Comics The surname Fenner: Surname Arthur Fenner (1745–1805), Rhode Island governor Charles Fenner (1884–1955), Australian geologist and educator Charles Erasmus Fenner (1834–1911), a justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court, in whose home Confederate President Jefferson Davis died in 1889 Charles Erasmus Fenner, Jr. (1876–1963), founding partner of New Orleans' Fenner & Beane, a brokerage firm which merged in 1941 to become Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Beane Clarence Norman Fenner (1870-1949), American petrologist David Fenner, Scottish footballer Dudley Fenner (c. Clifford is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 185K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Clifford reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Clifford

Meaning: ford by a cliff

English

Clifford is both a toponymic surname of English origin and a given name deriving from it. It originated in several English placenames meaning "ford by a cliff". Given name Surname Clifford, the title name character in children book series Clifford the Big Red Dog Clifford Blossom, a character in Archie Comics and Riverdale Clifford DeVoe, also known as the Thinker, in DC Comics

Surname: Fenner

Scottish

Surname Arthur Fenner (1745–1805), Rhode Island governor Charles Fenner (1884–1955), Australian geologist and educator Charles Erasmus Fenner (1834–1911), a justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court, in whose home Confederate President Jefferson Davis died in 1889 Charles Erasmus Fenner, Jr. (1876–1963), founding partner of New Orleans' Fenner & Beane, a brokerage firm which merged in 1941 to become Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Beane Clarence Norman Fenner (1870-1949), American petrologist David Fenner, Scottish footballer Dudley Fenner (c.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Clifford is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Clifford by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Clifford Fenner

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Clifford Fenner:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Clifford?
The first name Clifford originates from English. Clifford is both a toponymic surname of English origin and a given name deriving from it. It originated in several English placenames meaning "ford by a cliff". Given name Surname Clifford, the title name character in children book series Clifford the Big Red Dog Clifford Blossom, a character in Archie Comics and Riverdale Clifford DeVoe, also known as the Thinker, in DC Comics
When was Clifford most popular?
The name Clifford reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Fenner?
The surname Fenner originates from Scottish. Surname Arthur Fenner (1745–1805), Rhode Island governor Charles Fenner (1884–1955), Australian geologist and educator Charles Erasmus Fenner (1834–1911), a justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court, in whose home Confederate President Jefferson Davis died in 1889 Charles Erasmus Fenner, Jr. (1876–1963), founding partner of New Orleans' Fenner & Beane, a brokerage firm which merged in 1941 to become Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Beane Clarence Norman Fenner (1870-1949), American petrologist David Fenner, Scottish footballer Dudley Fenner (c.
What are the origins of the name Clifford Fenner?
The name Clifford Fenner combines two different traditions: the first name Clifford has English roots, while the surname Fenner originates from Scottish.
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