Radcliffe
Pronunciation: [ r-ADKL-ihf ]
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Radcliffe first appeared in US Social Security records in 1989.
Over 11 babies have been named Radcliffe in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Radcliffe is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #33,834 for boy names in the US .
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- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #33,834
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Radcliffe
Radcliffe is a boy name .
Radcliffe is currently ranked #33,834 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Radcliffe include Rad, Radc, Radcy, Radcie, Radcl, Radcly, Radclie, Ffe, Ffey, Iffe, Ray, and Raie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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