Save Type Surname (from location) Usage English Pronounced Pron. /ˈbɹæd.fəɹd/ [key·simplify] Meaning & History Derived from the name of the city of Bradford in West Yorkshire, which meant "broad ford" in Old English. This is also the name of other smaller towns in England. Related Names RootBradford (place name) Categories composers, directors, gospel musicians, landforms, Mayflower passengers, sizes, skiffle, Virtua Tennis opponent characters, water