Cliston
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #34,648
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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Old French origin
"one who grants charters, document giver"
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Modern American origin
"possibly derived from jet (black gems..."
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Fantasy origin
"fictional villain name from The Witcher"
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Old French origin
"duty, obligation"
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American English origin
"modern American coinage, unique creation"
#34,626 in US
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About the Name Cliston
Cliston is a boy name .
Cliston is currently ranked #34,648 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cliston include Cli, Cly, Cliie, and Clisie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis