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Cliftina

Quick answerThe name 'Cliftina' is a feminine given name meaning "from the cliff" or "dweller by the cliff," derived from the Old English word *clif* (cliff) combined with the feminine suffix *-ina*.

Old English · Girl · 3 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#6,932
TrendVintage
Peak year1964
Syllables3
OriginOld English
LanguageEnglish
CultureEnglish-speaking
Letters8
Numerology11 Chaldean 8
Global rank#6,932

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Cliftina

The name 'Cliftina' is a feminine given name meaning "from the cliff" or "dweller by the cliff," derived from the Old English word *clif* (cliff) combined with the feminine suffix *-ina*.

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Etymology

The name 'Cliftina' is a feminine given name meaning "from the cliff" or "dweller by the cliff," derived from the Old English word *clif* (cliff) combined with the feminine suffix *-ina*. It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States and United Kingdom, with no notable historical or religious significance, likely emerging as a rare variant of names like Clifton.

Cliftina currently ranks #6,932 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1964.

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