Clint
English · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Clint
Clint is a shortened form of Clinton, derived from Old English elements "clint" (a steep rock or cliff) and "-ton" (settlement), literally meaning "settlement on a cliff" or "town on a hill." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States, with notable bearers including actor Clint Eastwood and former U.S.
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Etymology
Clint is a shortened form of Clinton, derived from Old English elements "clint" (a steep rock or cliff) and "-ton" (settlement), literally meaning "settlement on a cliff" or "town on a hill." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States, with notable bearers including actor Clint Eastwood and former U.S. President Bill Clinton (whose given name is William Jefferson Clinton).
Clint currently ranks #2,364 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1980.
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