Clifford

Pronunciation: [ kl-IHF-erd ]

Girl Name #24,388 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Clifford is a girl name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced kl-IHF-erd.

Parents who love the name Clifford often also consider Clara, Claudia, Claire .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #24,388
Total SSA Count: 7

Nicknames

Cli Cly Cliie Clifie

Also a Boy Name

Clifford is also used as a boy name, ranked #1343.

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Clara Claudia Claire Clementine Cleo Clare Clyde Claudie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Clifford

Is Clifford a boy or girl name?

Clifford is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #24388. As a boy name, it is ranked #1343. Clifford is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Clifford?

Clifford is pronounced kl-IHF-erd.

How popular is the name Clifford?

Clifford is currently ranked #24388 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Clifford?

Common nicknames for Clifford include Cli, Cly, Cliie, and Clifie.

Is Clifford a common or rare name?

Clifford is an uncommon name, ranked #24388 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Clifford

Clifford is a girl name .

Is Clifford a boy or girl name? Clifford is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #24,388 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,343. Clifford is more commonly used as a boy name.

Clifford is currently ranked #24,388 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Clifford include Cli, Cly, Cliie, and Clifie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.