Griff Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Griff is listed in our database as a boy name of Welsh origin. Its recorded meaning is “Fighting chief; fierce. The fierce Gryphon of Greek mythology and medieval legend was a creature with foreparts of an eagle and hindquarters of a lion”.

Griff Name at a Glance

Name Griff
Meaning Fighting chief; fierce. The fierce Gryphon of Greek mythology and medieval legend was a creature with foreparts of an eagle and hindquarters of a lion.
Origin Welsh
Gender Boy

What Does the Name Griff Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Griff means “Fighting chief; fierce. The fierce Gryphon of Greek mythology and medieval legend was a creature with foreparts of an eagle and hindquarters of a lion”. 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.

Griff Name Origin

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

Is Griff a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Griff

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