Griffin (given name)
Griffin is a masculine given name of Welsh origin. The name derives from Griffinus; which is a Latinised version of Griffith, which was commonly used in Medieval Wales. Griffith is an Anglicized form of Gruffydd, which ultimately derives from the Old Welsh Grippiud (prince).[1]
The name may refer to:
- Griffin Bell (1918–2009), American lawyer and former U.S. Attorney General
- Griffin Conine (born 1997), American professional baseball player
- Griffin Curteys (by 1521-87), English Member of Parliament
- Griffin Dunne (born 1955), American actor, film producer and director
- Griffin Greene (1749–1804), a Continental Army officer during the American Revolutionary War and pioneer settler in what is now Ohio
- Griffin Logue (born 1988), Australian footballer
- Griffin Markham (died after 1644), English soldier
- Griffin McElroy (born 1987), American podcaster and co-founder of Polygon
- Griffin McMaster (born 1983), Australian footballer
- Griffin O'Neal (born 1964), American actor, son of actor Ryan O'Neal
- Griffin Reinhart (born 1994), Canadian ice hockey player
References
- Morgan, T. J.; Morgan, Prys (1985). Welsh surnames. ISBN 9780708308806.
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