GRIFFIN  

Gender: M
Origin: Welsh variation of GRIFFITH

Popularity in 2008: #242

One of the newer and most appealing of the two-syllable Celtic surnames (also the name of a mythological creature) and picking up in popularity: Brendan Fraser chose it for his son.

Variations:
Gryffon, Gryphon, Gryffen, Gryffin, Griffon, Griffen, Griff, Griff, Griffen, Griffon, Gryffen, Gryffin, Gryffon, Gryphon

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Griffin is being discussed in our message boards:

• Everett?
• my someday son..
• narrowing my list...need help
• Names heard about town in the last week or so
• Looking for suggestions

Read Nameberry blog posts about Griffin:

• NEW SURNAME NAMES FOR BOYS
• WELSH NAMES: Beyond Gwyneth and Griffin