Klifton
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Klifton
Klifton is a modern variant spelling of Clifton, derived from Old English "clif" (cliff) and "tun" (settlement), meaning "settlement by the cliff." The name originates from English place names that were later adopted as personal names.
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Etymology
Klifton is a modern variant spelling of Clifton, derived from Old English "clif" (cliff) and "tun" (settlement), meaning "settlement by the cliff." The name originates from English place names that were later adopted as personal names.
Klifton is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States, with no specific religious association; it became more common as a given name in the 20th century, often as an alternative spelling of the traditional Clifton.
Klifton currently ranks #7,320 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1986.
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