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Bufford

BUF-ford2 syllables
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A surname meaning 'ford by a buffalo'. (Modern)

What does Bufford mean?

Modern: A surname meaning 'ford by a buffalo'.. Bufford is an English surname that means 'ford by a buffalo', often associated with places or geographical features.

Is Bufford a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Bufford in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Bufford in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Bufford suit?

Modern
Place

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Bufford’s Arrival

The other pups at daycare heard Bufford was coming and started practicing their best buffalo impressions. They figured with that name, he’d arrive tipping over water bowls and charging through playtime like a gentle giant!

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