Why is bedfordshire called bedfordshire?

Answer 1

The name is thought to have derived from a Saxon chief named Beda from a tribe of German migrants who traveled across Europe. They are first mentioned in the year 555AD. They were known as Pirates and Warlords. The Romans created military districts to try to contain their entry into England

there is a town called Bedford. it is the Shire of Bedford or the Area of Bedford

Answer 2

Bedfordshire is called so because it derived its name from the county town of Bedford, which in turn is thought to mean "Beda's Ford," referring to a crossing point on the River Great Ouse where St. Bede may have traveled.