Cliffie

Cliffie is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Cliff or Clifford, which literally means 'ford by a cliff' or 'cliff passage' in Old English. As a given name for girls, Cliffie has a sweet, vintage quality that evokes a nostalgic charm. It gained some use in the early to mid-20th century but has always remained quite uncommon. Cliffie has the endearing quality of nicknames ending in -ie, giving it a friendly, approachable feel. While not widely used in contemporary naming, it might appeal to parents drawn to rare vintage names or looking for a distinctive nickname-style name with English roots.

Pronounced KLIF-ee.

As of October 2026, Cliffie ranked #4742 for girls in US births in 1954 SSA, peaked at #912 for girls in 1893.