Origin:
English
Shakespearean
Sex:Male
Unisex Name?No
Meaning:Ford near a slope. From an Old English surname and place name, used commonly as a first name since the late 19th century. Famous bearer: pianist Sir Clifford Curzon.
Soul Urge:People with the name Clifford have a deep inner desire for a stable, loving family or community, and a need to work with others and to be appreciated.
Expression:People with the name Clifford tend to initiate events, to be leaders rather than followers, with powerful personalities. They tend to be focused on specific goals, experience a wealth of creative new ideas, and have the ability to implement these ideas with efficiency and determination. They tend to be courageous and sometimes aggressive. As unique, creative individuals, they tend to resent authority, and are sometimes stubborn, proud, and impatient.