Griffin - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Griffin \g-rif

is pronounced GRIF-en. It is of Latin origin, and its meaning is "hooked nose". In Greek mythology and medieval legend, the Gryphon was a fierce creature with the foreparts of an eagle (hence the hooked nose) and the hindquarters of a lion. Use as a name may be linked to the heraldic use of the animal. Actor Griffin Dunne.

Griffin has 6 variant forms: Griff, Griffen, Griffon, Gryffen, Gryffin and Gryphon.

Baby names that sound like Griffin are Girvin, Garvin, Girvon, Girven and Girvan.

Griffin is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#98 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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