Beresford is an uncommon given name of English origin, derived from the surname Beresford which is a habitational name from any of several places so named in Cheshire and Shropshire, England. The name is thought to mean 'bright forehead' or 'bold journey', derived from the Old English words 'beorh' meaning hill or mountain, and 'strǽt' meaning street or road. Beresford is often associated with the Beresford family, an ancient and noble family of Cheshire who trace their lineage back to the 12th century. Notable bearers of this name include Sir John Beresford, a British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars, and Arthur Beresford, a British Army general who fought in the Crimean War. Today, Beresford is still considered an uncommon but distinctive name choice for boys.
"I'm intrigued by the statistic of five individuals named Beresford being born annually in 1958."