Cliff
A short form of Clifford or Clifton, from Old English meaning ford by a cliff or cliff settlement.
Meaning and origin
Cliff is typically used as a short form of either Clifford or Clifton, both of which derive from Old English place names.
How to pronounce Cliff
| English (US) | KLIF |
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