Clinton
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Clinton
The given name 'Clinton' means "settlement on the River Glyme" or "from the headland estate," derived from Old English roots *clif* (cliff, slope) and *tūn* (enclosure, settlement).
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Etymology
The given name 'Clinton' means "settlement on the River Glyme" or "from the headland estate," derived from Old English roots *clif* (cliff, slope) and *tūn* (enclosure, settlement). It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, notably in the United States and United Kingdom, with no specific religious association; historically, it gained prominence as a surname before becoming a given name, most famously associated with U.S. President Bill Clinton.
Clinton currently ranks #1,732 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1981.
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