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Clinton
BoyOld English origin · /KLIN-tuhn/ · classic
Meaning: Settlement on a hill.
Popularity 1/1002 syllables↓ Falling
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Today, Clinton is a rare name (popularity 1/100).
It is less common today than at its historical peak.
The name Clinton originates from the Old English words 'clint', meaning 'hill' or 'slope', and 'tun', meaning 'settlement' or 'enclosure'. It was originally a surname denoting someone who lived near a hill settlement. Over time, it became a given name, popularized by notable figures such as U.S. President Bill Clinton.
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