Cliftun

English

"place on a cliff"

Cliftun Origin and Meaning

The name Cliftun is a boy's name.

Cliftun is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Clifton. It derives from Old English elements meaning "settlement by a cliff" or "town on a slope." Clifton began as a surname describing someone who lived near a cliff or hillside before transitioning to given name usage. While Clifton has maintained moderate popularity throughout the 20th century in English-speaking countries, the Cliftun spelling variant is much rarer, offering a distinctive twist on the classic name. It carries associations with strength, stability and natural landscapes, evoking imagery of dramatic coastal cliffs or impressive hillsides.