Craig
Meaning of Craig
Craig is a popular male name with origins in Scotland. It is pronounced as "kreg" (/kreɪɡ/) in both American English and British English. The name has a variation, Kraig, which is less commonly used. In the United States, Craig has been a consistently chosen name for newborn boys over the years. It reached its peak popularity in the 1970s and 1980s, but it remains a recognizable and well-liked choice for parents today. With its strong Scottish heritage and timeless appeal, Craig is a great option for those looking for a classic and enduring name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as krayg (/kreɪɡ/)
American English
- Pronunced as kreg (/kreɪɡ/)
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Notable People Named Craig
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| John Craig Venter is an influential American biotechnologist and businessman known for his pioneering work in genome sequencing and synthetic biology. |
| Craig Ferguson is a Scottish-American comedian, actor, writer, and television host known for hosting The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and Celebrity Name Game, as well as his web show Couple Thinkers. |
| Craig Mackail-Smith - Craig Anthony Robert Mackail-Smith is a retired professional footballer known for his career as a striker in the English Football League and for representing the Scotland national team. |
| Craig Alexander Newmark is an American internet entrepreneur and philanthropist, known for founding the classifieds website Craigslist and establishing Craig Newmark Philanthropies in 2015. |
| Craig Graham Sager was a prominent American sports reporter known for his coverage of various sports for CNN, TBS, and TNT until his passing in 2016. |
| Craig Cameron Mello is an American biologist and Nobel Prize winner known for his discovery of RNA interference. |
| Craig Phillip Robinson is a well-known American actor and comedian, famous for his roles in The Office, Mr. Robot, The Cleveland Show, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine, as well as his collaborations with Seth Rogen in various films. |
| Craig Theodore Nelson is an American actor known for his roles in Coach, Poltergeist, The Incredibles, and Parenthood. |
| Craig Warren Smith is an academic specializing in Human-computer interaction and the chairman of the nonprofit organization, Digital Divide Institute, active in Indonesia, China, and Thailand. |
| Craig Michael Mullaney is a United States Army veteran and the author of The Unforgiving Minute: A Soldier's Education. |
| Craig Michael Whitlock is an American journalist known for his coverage of the Pentagon and national security at The Washington Post. |
| Craig Robert Stadler is an American professional golfer known for winning numerous tournaments, including the 1982 Masters Tournament. |
| Sir Craig Collins Reedie GBE is a Scottish sports administrator who has served as the former president of the World Anti-Doping Agency and held prominent positions in the British Olympic Association and the International Olympic Committee. |
| David Craig Owen Thomas was a Welsh author known for his thrilling Mitchell Gant and Kenneth Aubrey series of novels. |
