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Griffin

Griffin is a baby boy name of Welsh origin. Meaning “lord” or “prince,” Griffin is an Anglicized name that derives from the Latin title Griffinus. Griffin is also associated with the Irish Gaelic name Ó Gríobtha, meaning a descendant of Griobtha or Gryphon. If you’re a fan of The Chronicles of Narnia, you’ll likely recognize griffins, or gryphons, as flying lions with the head and wings of a majestic eagle. Though baby won’t see these mythical creatures much, they are sure to be reminded every day of their strength, nobility, and courage with a name like Griffin.
Welsh Male
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Meaning

Lord, prince

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Pronunciation

GRIFF-in

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Name Story

Traits

  • Brave
  • Noble
  • Loyal
  • Determined

Compatibility

Griffin pairs well with classic and strong-sounding names for siblings. As a middle name, it adds a touch of regal elegance. This name fits nicely in both traditional and modern naming styles.

Brave Noble Loyal Determined

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Griffin Dunne

Griffin Dunne

Actor

Born: June 8, 1955 · New York City, USA

Portrait of Griffin Gluck

Griffin Gluck

Actor

Born: August 24, 2000 · Los Angeles, USA

Portrait of Griffin McElroy

Griffin McElroy

Podcaster

Born: April 17, 1987 · Huntington, USA

Portrait of Griffin Johnson

Griffin Johnson

TikTok Star

Born: January 13, 1999 · Paris, USA

Portrait of Griffin Barrows

Griffin Barrows

Adult Film Actor

Born: September 7, 1990 · USA

Portrait of Griffin O'Neal

Griffin O'Neal

Actor

Born: October 28, 1964 · Los Angeles, USA

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Griffin Original form
  • Griffith Variant
  • Gruffin Variant
  • Grifin Variant
  • Persian
  • Russian
  • Chinese (Mandarin)
  • Thai
  • Japanese
  • Hindi

Cultural Adaptations

  • گریفین (Griffin) Persian
  • Гриффин (Griffin) Russian
  • 格里芬 (Griffin) Chinese (Mandarin)
  • กริฟฟิน (Griffin) Thai
  • グリフィン (Griffin) Japanese
  • ग्रिफिन (Griffin) Hindi

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Frequently Asked Questions about Griffin

What does Griffin mean?
Lord, prince
What is the origin of Griffin?
Griffin has Welsh origins.
Is Griffin popular?
Griffin has been viewed 69 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Griffin?
Similar names include Samuel, Zariah, Sterling, Tyson, Umar.
How do you pronounce Griffin?
Griffin is pronounced GRIFF-in.

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