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Griffin

GRIF-in

Popularity

#6223

stable

Letters

7

Syllables

2

Origin

Welsh

Total Births

50,148

Peak Year

#1,748 in 2023

First Recorded

1881

Style

Mythological, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Griffin is a Welsh name derived from 'Gruffudd', meaning 'strong lord' or 'prince.' It also refers to a mythological creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle.

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

  • Griffin Dunne

    American actor, director, and producer

  • Merv Griffin

    American television host and media mogul

Nicknames

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Personality Traits

BraveStrongLoyalIntelligentLeadership

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