Clifton Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History
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The meaning of the name "clifton" is "from a cliff town or settlement", and is used often for "boys".
Clifton Name Details
The name Clifton originated from the Old English words 'clif' meaning 'cliff' and 'tun' meaning 'town' or 'settlement'. It is a locational surname, indicating that the bearer originally came from a town or settlement located near a cliff or hill. Clifton has been used as a given name for boys since the 19th century and has associations with qualities like strength, stability, and resilience.
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