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Clifton Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "clifton" is "from a cliff town or settlement", and is used often for "boys".

Name
clifton
Meaning
from a cliff town or settlement
Pronunciation
klif-tən
Used for
boys
Syllables
2

Clifton Name Details

The name Clifton originated from the Old English words 'clif' meaning 'cliff' and 'tun' meaning 'town' or 'settlement'. It is a locational surname, indicating that the bearer originally came from a town or settlement located near a cliff or hill. Clifton has been used as a given name for boys since the 19th century and has associations with qualities like strength, stability, and resilience.

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