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Swynford Name Meaning

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  • Meaning:Swift river crossing
  • Gender:Boy
  • Numerology:4
  • Syllables:2
  • Origin:British

More About The Name Swynford

The name Swynford is of Old English origin, derived from the words "swin" meaning pig and "ford" meaning ford or river crossing. It is a surname that was historically used to indicate someone who lived near a river crossing used by pigs.

One of the most famous individuals connected to the name Swynford is Katherine Swynford (1350-1403), the third wife of John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster, and the mistress before their marriage. Their children, who took the surname Beaufort, would go on to have a significant impact on English history, including being ancestors of the Tudor monarchs.

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