Gryphon Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Gryphon Name at a Glance

Name	Gryphon
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 Gryphon Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Gryphon 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.

Gryphon Name Origin

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

Is Gryphon a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Gryphon

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