Clifford Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Clifford Name at a Glance

Name	Clifford
Meaning	'Henry VI, Part 2' Lord Clifford. Also Young Clifford, son to Lord Clifford. 'King Henry the Sixth, Part III' Lord Clifford.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Clifford Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Clifford means “'Henry VI, Part 2' Lord Clifford. Also Young Clifford, son to Lord Clifford. 'King Henry the Sixth, Part III' Lord Clifford”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Clifford Name Origin

Our database records Clifford under Shakespearean origin. Browse more Shakespearean baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Clifford a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Clifford is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Clifford

When considering Clifford for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.