Griffon

Griffon Meaning & Origin

About Griffon
The name "Griffon" is derived from the mythical creature known as the griffin or gryphon. In various mythologies, the griffin is depicted as a powerful creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle. The name "Griffon" therefore carries connotations of strength, majesty, and a combination of different qualities. It is often associated with bravery, guardianship, and a sense of regality.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Griffon are male.

Griffon Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 83.33% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRFN
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G60105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R IH1 F AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈgrɪfən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRFN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G615

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Griffon in Braille

Here's how to represent Griffon in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Griffon in braille

How to Spell the Name Griffon in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Griffon using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Griffon in sign language

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