Boy
Welsh
2 syllables
Griffin
GRIF-in
/ˈɡrɪf.ɪn/
"Strong lord" — a mythic Welsh name combining the power of an eagle and a lion
Griffin is an anglicization of the Welsh name Gruffudd or Griffith, meaning strong lord or fierce chief. It also shares its name with the mythical griffin, the half-eagle half-lion creature symbolizing strength and guardianship. The name has been used in Wales since the medieval period and rose significantly in the US in the 1990s and 2000s as a strong, mythologically-resonant surname-name.
Quick Facts
Letters7
SyllablesGrif · fin
GenderBoy
OriginWelsh
Root WordGruffudd
MeaningStrong lord, fierce chief
PopularityPopular
Peak Year2010
Trend
→ Stable
Name DayOctober 12
Nicknames
GriffFinGriffy
About the Name Griffin
Griffin means strong lord or fierce chief from Welsh Gruffudd. It also shares its name with the mythical griffin creature.
Griffin is an anglicized form of the Welsh name Gruffudd or Griffith, used in Wales since the medieval period.
Griffin is popular in the US, ranking in the top 250 and appealing to parents who want a strong, mythologically resonant name.
Griffin James, Griffin Thomas, and Griffin Alexander are strong combinations that complement this bold two-syllable name.
Griffins are seen as bold, protective, and noble — qualities shared by both the Welsh chieftains and the mythical guardian creature.
Griffin is spelled G-R-I-F-F-I-N. The Welsh forms Griffith and Gruffudd are distinct variants with their own usage.
Personality of Griffin
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Griffin
Creativity
76%
Elegance
76%
Independence
82%
Intelligence
80%
Strength
86%
Warmth
72%
Famous People Named Griffin
G
Griffin (mythological)
Legendary creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle
M
Merv Griffin
American TV host and media mogul who created Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy
G
Griffin Dunne
American actor and director known for An American Werewolf in London
Middle Names for Griffin
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Griffin
Griffin James
Griffin Thomas
Griffin Alexander
Griffin Cole
Griffin Blake
Griffin Reid
Griffin Owen
Griffin Liam
Griffin Flynn
Griffin Cade
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History of Griffin
1200
Gruffudd and Griffith widely used among Welsh nobility and rulers
1400
Griffin adopted as an anglicized form of Welsh Gruffudd in England
1990
Griffin begins appearing on US baby name charts as a strong surname-name
2010
Griffin peaks in the US top 200, popular for its mythic and Welsh character
Numerology & Symbolism of Griffin
6
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
9
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Aries
1
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Gold
💎
Lucky Stone
Amber
🌸
Lucky Flower
Lion's Tail
Griffin Around the World
How Griffin is written in different languages and scripts
غريفين
Arabic
グリフィン
Japanese
Гриффин
Russian
그리핀
Korean
格里芬
Chinese
Γκρίφιν
Greek
ग्रिफिन
Hindi
גריפין
Hebrew
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