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Name Origin

Ward is an English surname that has become occasionally used as a given name. It originates from Old English words meaning 'guardian' or 'watchman'.

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Famous People

Ward Cunningham (1949-)

Software developer, programmer

  • Created the first wiki, WikiWikiWeb

Ward Bond (1903-1960)

Actor

  • Known for roles in Westerns and war films
  • Starred in the television series 'Gunsmoke' as Major Adams