Griffin

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Strong in faith, fierce, powerful ruler
Popularity
In 2020, Griffin was the 234th most popular name for boys in the United States. It is also a popular name in other English-speaking countries, such as Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

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Griffin Name meanings & History

Strong in faith, fierce, powerful ruler. Latinized form of Gruffudd. This name can also be inspired by the English word griffin, a creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle, ultimately from Greek γρύψ (gryps). Griffin is primarily used as a masculine given name. It can also be used as a surname.

Zodiac Sign of Griffin: Gregarious Gemini,Go-getter Virgo

Synonyms of Griffin:

G: Go-getter,Goof-off,Genuine,Gregarious

R: Resourceful,Reason,Restless,Rational

I: Involved,Intimate,Indulgence

F: Festive,Fun-loving,Friendly,Fiery

N: Nice,Nagging,Nervous,Nutrition,Neurosis,Nitpicking,Neat

Griffin is:

  • a Complex name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Griffin include actor Griffin Dunne, football player Griffin Neal, and musician Griffin House.

2.) Griffin (Male)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) unconventional

Other Forms: Greffen, Griff, Griffee, Griffen, Griffey, Griffie, Griffon, Griffy


3.) Griffin (Female)

Usage: Welsh

Meanings: (Welsh) royal

Other Forms: Griff


4.) GRIFFIN (Male)

Usage: Welsh

Meanings: Evolved from Griffinus, a Latinate form of Griffith used in the Middle Ages. See GRIFFITH. Short: Griff. (GRIF-FIN)


5.) GRIFFIN (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: Evolution of Griffinus, a Latinate form of Griffith that was used in the Middle Ages. See GRIFFITH (Welsh Names). Var: Griffun, Griffyn, Gryfin. (GRIH-FUN)


6.) Griffin (Male)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) hooked nose.

Other Forms: Griff, Griffie, Griffon, Griffy, Griffyn, Griffynn, Gryffin, Gryffyn, Gryphon


7.) GRIFFIN (Male)

Usage: American

Meanings: A borrowing from the Welsh, Griffin is from Griffinus, a Latinate form of Griffith used in the Middle Ages. See GRIFFITH. (GRIF-FIN)


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