Cliff
Meaning of Cliff
Cliff is a masculine name with English origins. It is pronounced as KLIF (/klɪf/). The name Cliff is often considered a short form or nickname for the name Clifton. In terms of popularity, Cliff has had varying levels of usage over the years in the United States. In recent years, it has been less commonly chosen as a baby name, ranking around 3000-4000 in terms of popularity. However, it was more popular in the mid-20th century, reaching its peak in the 1960s when it ranked within the top 200 names for boys. The name Cliff is associated with qualities such as strength and ruggedness, often evoking images of cliffs and rocky landscapes.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as KLIF (/klɪf/)
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Notable People Named Cliff
| Sir Cliff Richard is a British singer and actor with over 21.5 million singles sold in the UK, making him one of the top-selling artists in UK Singles Chart history. |
| Cliff Robertson - Clifford Parker Robertson III was an American actor known for his portrayal of John F. Kennedy in PT 109 and for winning the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in Charly. |
| Cliff Burton - Clifford Lee Burton was the bassist for Metallica and performed on their first three albums before his untimely death in 1986. |
| Cliff Avril - Clifford Samuel Avril is a former NFL defensive end who played for the Detroit Lions and the Seattle Seahawks, winning Super Bowl XLVIII and making a Pro Bowl appearance. |
| Cliff Curtis is a New Zealand actor known for his roles in films such as Once Were Warriors, Whale Rider, and Doctor Sleep, as well as his television roles in Fear the Walking Dead, Trauma, and Body of Proof. |
| Cliff Jones - Clifford William Jones, a Welsh former footballer, played as a winger and was a key member of Tottenham Hotspur's 1960–61 double-winning team, earning 59 caps for the Wales national team. |
| Cliff Pennington - Clifton Randolph Pennington is a former MLB infielder and current baseball recruiting coordinator for the Dallas Baptist Patriots. |
| Cliff Fletcher - George Clifford "Cliff" Fletcher is a prominent National Hockey League executive and former general manager known for his roles with the Atlanta Flames/Calgary Flames, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Phoenix Coyotes, and is currently a senior advisor to the Toronto Maple Leafs, with nicknames including the "Silver Fox" and "Trader Cliff". |
| Cliff Arquette - Clifford Charles Arquette was a well-known American actor and comedian, famous for his comedic performances as Charley Weaver on various TV and radio programs. |
| Cliff Martinez is an American musician and composer known for his work with the Red Hot Chili Peppers and as a film score composer for various movies. |
| Cliff Kincaid, also known as Clifford P. Kincaid Jr., is an author and conservative political activist, serving as the director of the Center for Investigative Journalism of Accuracy in Media. |
| Cliff Rosenberger is a former American politician who served as a Republican member of the Ohio House of Representatives, including a term as Speaker of the House. |
| Cliff Jones - Clifford "Cliff" B. Jones is a British computer scientist known for his research in formal methods and his extension to Hoare logic for concurrent programs. |
| Cliff Masterson is a versatile music professional known for his work as an orchestrator, conductor, songwriter, arranger, and music producer. |
| Cliff Drysdale - Eric Clifford Drysdale is a former South African tennis player who transitioned to a successful career as a tennis announcer after his professional playing days. |
