Cliff

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Cliff is short for Clifford, which means "ford by a cliff" or "cliff-side crossing" in Old English.
Pronunciation
KLIF
klif
Popularity
The popularity of the name Cliff has declined over the years but it still remains a commonly used name in some countries.

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Cliff Name meanings & History

The name Cliff is short for Clifford, which means "ford by a cliff" or "cliff-side crossing" in Old English. Short form of Clifford or Clifton. Cliff is primarily used as a given name for boys, but it can also be used as a surname.

Zodiac Sign of Cliff: Curious Gemini

Synonyms of Cliff:

C: Cute,Curious,Candid,Copycat,Chatty,Choice,Clever

L: Lazy,Languid,Luscious,Liaison,Lover,Legal,Lovely

I: Indulgence,Involved,Intimate

F: Fun-loving,Friendly,Fiery,Festive

Cliff is:

  • a Common name
  • a Informal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Rough name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Cliff include Cliff Richard, a British singer and actor; Cliff Robertson, an American actor; and Cliff Lee, an American professional baseball player.

2.) Cliff (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) a short form of Clifford, Clifton.

Other Forms: Clif, Cliffe, Clift, Clyf, Clyfe, Clyff, Clyffe, Clyph, Kliff


3.) Cliff (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) short for Clifford; dashing

Other Forms: Clif, Cliffey, Cliffie, Cliffy


4.) CLIFF (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: A short form of Clifford (ford at the cliff) and Clifton (settlement by the cliff), Cliff is also bestowed as an independent given name. See CLIFFORD and CLIFTON. (KLIF)


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