Balfour

village of pasture

GenderBoyOriginScottishSay itBAL-forPopularityUncommon
Pronounced BAL-for

About the name Balfour

Balfour is a dignified clan surname name from Fife, carrying old aristocratic weight. It's strong and distinguished.

Balfour boys tend to be composed, principled, and naturally distinguished.

Fun fact

Arthur Balfour, a Scottish statesman, served as British Prime Minister in the early 1900s.

Nicknames for Balfour

Bal

Variations

BalforBalfoureBalfour

Famous people named Balfour

  • Arthur Balfour (former UK PM)

Sibling name ideas

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Themes

StrongVintageUnique
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