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The Name Giffard - Origin and Meaning of Giffard
  



The Name Giffard - Origin and Meaning of Giffard


Gender

Masculine

Origin of the Name Giffard

Old High German

Usage of the Name Giffard

English

Meaning of the Name Giffard

The name Giffard is derived from the Germanic elements "Geber" - "giver" and "hard" - "hardy, brave".

Famous Bearers

Bearers of the name include Iven Giffard Mackay (1882 - 1966), an Australian general; Giffard Le Quesne Martel (1889 - 1958), an English general.
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