Boy
Clifton
“town by a cliff”
- Origin
- Old English
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- 32 of 100Uncommon
- Nicknames
- Cliff
About the name Clifton
Clifton is a masculine first name meaning “town by a cliff”, with roots in Old English. The name has 2 syllables. It is relatively uncommon. Common nicknames include Cliff.
Frequently asked about Clifton
- What does the name Clifton mean?
- The first name Clifton means “town by a cliff”.
- Where does the name Clifton come from?
- Clifton has its roots in Old English.
- Is Clifton a girls' or boys' name?
- Clifton is a masculine first name (a boys' name).
- How popular is Clifton?
- Clifton is a relatively uncommon first name.
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