Clift
Old English · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Clift
The given name 'Clift' is derived from Old English *clif* meaning "cliff" or "steep slope," originally a topographic surname for someone living near a cliff.
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Etymology
The given name 'Clift' is derived from Old English *clif* meaning "cliff" or "steep slope," originally a topographic surname for someone living near a cliff. It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, particularly in England and the United States, with no specific religious association; notable historical context includes its rare use as a first name, such as the American actor Clift Robertson.
Clift currently ranks #3,713 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1946.
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