Heathcliff

Meaning of Heathcliff

Heathcliff is a unique and strong name for baby boys that originates from English. The name Heathcliff is pronounced as HEETH-klif (/hiˈθklɪˈf/) in English. It is a variation of the name Heath, which means "heathland dweller" or "someone who lives near the heather-covered lands." The name Heathcliff holds literary associations with the brooding and complex character from Emily Brontë's novel, Wuthering Heights. Despite its rarity, the name has gained some popularity in recent years in the United States, with 6 occurrences in 2020 and ranking 10,588th among baby boy names.

Pronunciation

English

• Pronunced as HEETH-klif (/hiˈθklɪˈf/)

• Heath
• Clifford