Variant of Walford, an English place name meaning ford near the Welsh border.
Waford is a variant of Walford, an English place name meaning a ford near the Welsh border. That gives it a straightforward geographical origin and the practical feel of many English surnames.
Waford feels rare, sturdy, and distinctly place-based. It has the compact seriousness of a surname adapted for first-name use, which makes it sound grounded and a little old-world. The name suggests boundary, landscape, and rootedness.