Clinton

Gender Masculine
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈklɪn.tən/  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From an English surname that was originally derived from towns named Glinton, of uncertain meaning, or Glympton, meaning "settlement on the River Glyme". A famous bearer of the surname is former American president Bill Clinton (1946-).

Related Names

RootClinton (surname)
DiminutiveClint

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Entry updated January 21, 2022