Clifford

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Clifford is derived from the Old English words 'clif', meaning cliff, and 'ord', meaning edge or point. Together, they suggest an individual who lives at the edge of a cliff.
Pronunciation
KLIF-ərd
KLIH-ferd
Popularity
While Clifford was commonly used in the early to mid-20th century, its popularity has declined in recent years. It is not among the most popular baby names in the world at this time.

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Clifford Name meanings & History

The name Clifford is derived from the Old English words 'clif', meaning cliff, and 'ord', meaning edge or point. Together, they suggest an individual who lives at the edge of a cliff. From a surname that was originally from a place name meaning "ford by a cliff" in Old English. Clifford is predominantly used as a boy's name.

Zodiac Sign of Clifford: Curious Gemini

Synonyms of Clifford:

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

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

I: Intimate,Indulgence,Involved

F: Fun-loving,Fiery,Festive,Friendly

O: Obsolete,Obstinate,Organized,Obsessive,Ostentatious

R: Restless,Rational,Resourceful,Reason

D: Domestic,Daddy,Demanding,Doting,Dutiful,Determined

Clifford is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Clifford include writer Clifford Odets, basketball player Clifford Robinson, and actor Clifford David.

2.) Clifford (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) cliff at the river crossing.

Other Forms: Cliford, Clyfford, Clyford, Klifford


3.) Clifford (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) dashing

Other Forms: Cleford, Cliff, Cliffy, Clyford


4.) CLIFFORD (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: Transferred use of the surname originating from a place-name derived from the Old English elements clif (cliff, slope, bank of a river) and ford (ford, river crossing): hence, “ford at the cliff.” Short: Cliff. (KLIF-FERD)


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