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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
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.
Griffin Dunne
Actor
Born: June 8, 1955 · New York City, USA
Griffin Gluck
Actor
Born: August 24, 2000 · Los Angeles, USA
Griffin McElroy
Podcaster
Born: April 17, 1987 · Huntington, USA
Griffin Johnson
TikTok Star
Born: January 13, 1999 · Paris, USA
Griffin Barrows
Adult Film Actor
Born: September 7, 1990 · USA
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
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 70 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
- What are similar names to Griffin?
- Similar names include Camila, Finn, Zahara, Titus, Gavin.
- How do you pronounce Griffin?
- Griffin is pronounced GRIFF-in.
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