Griffin name meaning
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What does Griffin mean?
Well-Liked and Perennial unisex name Griffin is used in English and Welsh, Griffin means "Hooked Nose, A Fox, Mythological Beast or Griffin" came from English and Welsh. Griffin is Latin cognate of Griffin.
Also Griffin is English cognate of Griffith.
How do I pronounce Griffin?
You can pronounce the two syllabled name Griffin as g-riffin. The name can also be pronounced as gr(if)-fin.
Variants of Griffin
Nicknames for Griffin
There are mountain of nicknames to go along with Griffin. Some of those include:
- Jude
- Chase
- Ivy
- Grace
- Emilia
- Charlotte
- Charlie
- Gracelyn
- Morgan
- Natalie
- Ethan
- London
- Quinn
- Lily
- Ava
- Amanda
- Raelin
- Mason
- Zachary
How popular is the name Griffin?
Griffin is a popular in United States where over 40388 new-borns have been given the name since 1881. Recently the name is rising, in 1998, the moniker grabbed the 215th spot and 1688 baby boys were given the name.
Moreover, the moniker has been to the top 500 baby names 26 times Griffin is a unique baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 1000 names.
Recently in 2017, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 968 on boy names chart when 31 babies were named Griffin. Over 310 babies in England and Wales have been named Griffin.
Griffin is an uncommon baby name in Ireland where it is still in use. Griffin is a common name in Kenya and Malawi while somewhat familiar name in Zambia, Uganda, South Africa and Canada.
At least, 40000 people globally have been given the name as per our estimate.
Year | Boys | Girls | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Rank | Births | Rank | Births | |
2018 | 224 | 1662 | 4327 | 32 |
2017 | 243 | 1511 | 6002 | 20 |
2016 | 229 | 1688 | 5095 | 26 |
2015 | 236 | 1608 | 5807 | 22 |
2014 | 241 | 1536 | 5782 | 22 |
Facts
Griffin in Nordic countries
Countries | Men | |
---|---|---|
First Name | Secondary Name | |
50 | 33 | |
6 | 8 | |
6 | 5 | |
8 | 0 |
Numerological aspects of Griffin
You are an attractive person with an impressive character and formed life values. You are an example of how a true friend and perfect lover should look like if no 6 is your personality number. You test your limits not to amaze others and prove you are courageous but to satisfy the adrenaline hunger inside your heart. You like to think outside the box and kick the box inside people's face when they tell you how to think or what to do.
Looking for a name like Griffin? Please go through the following names
- Ximena - Especially used in Spanish loved, Ximena aimed at both sexes which of Hebrew origin, meaning of Ximena is "El Cid". On baby girl names chart, well-liked Ximena managed to reach 118 in year 2018 in United States
- Hershel - Unfading and Lofty Hershel prevalently is used in Marathi, Yiddish and Hindi, meaning of Hershel is "Deer" aimed at both boys and girls is rooted from Yiddish
- Addilyn - Meaning of Addilyn is Noble or Honorable is a gender-neutral name, particulary used in English is rooted from Old High German
- Lilah - The prevailing and perennial girl name Lilah is used predominantly in English and Arabic, Lilah means "Seductive, Night or Night Beauty" has its origin in Arabic, Sanskrit and Hebrew
- Olin - Frequently Used and Venerable unisex name Olin came from Old Norse commonly used in English and Finnish languages, meaning of Olin is "Ancestor or Holly"
Sibling Names for Griffin
Choosing the perfect name for your little one can be a daunting task. If you have decided on the name Griffin, then you might want to consider matching sibling names that complement this unique and strong moniker. Here are some great options to get you started:
Sister for Griffin
Brother for Griffin
Famous people named Griffin
- Griffin Frazen, American actor
- Griffin De Vroe, Belgian football goalkeeper who plays for Hamme
- Griffin Bell, United States Circuit Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
- Griffin Dunne, American actor, film producer, and film director
- Griffin O'Neal, American actor
- Griffin McMaster, Australian footballer
- Griffin House, was born and raised in Springfield, Ohio
- Griffin Seward, American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient
- Griffin Kimble in The Lovers as Actress
- Griffin Drew acted in video Kounterfeit
Lists having Griffin
- Boys names beginning with G
- Girls names beginning with G
- American Baby Names
- English Baby Names
- Welsh Baby Names
- Popular English Boy Names
- Baby Names that mean Nose