Can anyone answer my query? I am curious.
This link can explain far better than I could, so check it out.
Here’s Why Manchester United Stadium Is Called Old Trafford (foottheball.com)
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I thought Old Trafford was the name of the area in which the Football Stadium was built.
According to Wiki -
Old Trafford was a crossing point over the River Irwell in ancient times.
The name Old Trafford possibly derives from the time when there were two Trafford Halls,
Old Trafford Hall and New Trafford Hall.
The old hall was close to what is now the White City Retail Park and was said to have been the home of the de Trafford family since 1017, until the family moved to the new hall in what is now Trafford Park some time between 1672 and 1720.
The name of the area around Old Trafford Hall may subsequently have become shortened to Old Trafford.
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I have found an old Manchester Evening News article about Old Trafford Hall and the Old Trafford area, with a gallery of old photographs, if you are interested in seeing them.
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Thank you all for your research regarding Old Trafford.
Now I am some the wiser. 
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I’ve been to the Cricket Old Trafford😀
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I only live about three miles from the area of Old Trafford and I’ve learnt something about its history from reading this thread so thanks to everyone involved. 
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