EntertainmentAmerican1935 – 2012
Tilford Ledford
Bluegrass musician, dulcimer virtuoso, Deliverance
Biography
American bluegrass musician and dulcimer player known for his innovative techniques on the Appalachian dulcimer. Featured in the film 'Deliverance' for his musical contributions.
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Category
Entertainment
Nationality
American
Born
1935
Died
2012
Thinking about the name
Tilford
English origin
“An English place name meaning 'ford by the unstable land' or 'ford near the fertile tilth,' combining Old English elements for tilled soil and river crossing. Tilford has a solid, grounded quality with pastoral roots, evoking the English countryside and a sense of stability. It's a surname-as-first-name choice that appeals to parents seeking distinctive heritage names with natural imagery.”