Griff

Welsh, variation of Griffith

"strong lord"

Griff Origin and Meaning

The name Griff is a boy's name.

Griff is a masculine name with Welsh origins, functioning both as a standalone name and as a diminutive of Griffin or Griffith. The name derives from the Welsh 'Gruffydd,' meaning 'strong lord' or 'strong faith.' Griff has a concise, strong quality that appeals to parents seeking short, impactful names. The name carries associations with strength and courage, partly due to its connection to the mythological griffin creature (part eagle, part lion). In Welsh culture, variations of this name have been used for centuries, connecting it to a rich Celtic heritage. While not among the most common names, Griff has maintained steady usage, particularly in Wales and among families with Welsh ancestry.

Popularity of the name Griff

• 906 England 2018

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Famous People Named Griff

• Griff nickname of Frederick, Prince of Wales; son of Britain's King George II
• Griffith "Griff" Rhys Jones Welsh comedian and actor
• Griff Barnett (born Manley Griffith) American actor
• Griff Furst American actor; son of actor Stephen Furst
• Griff Whalen American NFL player
• Griff Allen American motorsports broadcaster
• Guy Beresford Kerr "Griff" Griffiths British Royal Marine pilot
• Emyr Morus "Griff" Griffith English country music singer of duo Miki & Griff
• Professor Griff stage name of Richard Griffin, American rapper of group Public Enemy

The name Griff in Pop Culture

• Griff Vao character in the video game 'Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic'
• Griff Tannen character in film "Back to the Future Part II"
• Griff a character on TV's Married... with Children
• Griff a character in the 2017 film "Baby Driver"
• Griff Griff gargoyle on animated series "Gargoyles"
• Griff character in manga/ anime series Rave Master
• Wade "Griff" Griffin main character on TV's "Griff"