Griffin

name

Origin of Griffin

Griffin has been a popular name for centuries, with roots in ancient Greek and Welsh cultures. The name is Irish, derived from the Gaelic word for ‘strong lord.’ The Welsh origin would have come from the name Gruffudd.

Meaning Of Griffin

The meaning of the name Griffin is “strong lord.” It is associated with power, strength, and courage. It is also derived from a legendary creature called the Griffin, a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle.

Griffin is associated with the meaning Strong Lord
Griffin is associated with the meaning Strong Lord

The Popularity Of Griffin

The name Griffin has been a popular choice for centuries, with origins in both ancient Greek and Welsh cultures. It is currently the 42nd most popular name in the United States. It is also a popular choice for boys in England and Wales. It has also been steadily increasing in popularity since the 1980s, likely due to its strong meaning.

In 2021, Griffin was not in the top 100 baby boys’ names in Wales, according to the ONS.

Famous People Named Griffin

  • Griffin Dunne: American actor, writer, and producer
  • The Invisible Man: A character from H.G. Wells’s science fiction novel

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