Meaning & Origin
A male given name.
Griff is a boy's baby name of Welsh origin, a short form of Griffith, from the Welsh Gruffudd meaning 'strong lord' or 'powerful chief.' Griffith ap Llywelyn was the only Welsh ruler to unite all of Wales under a single kingship, making it a name of historic Welsh national pride.
Griff has the compact confidence of a short name that carries centuries of Welsh heritage — bold, strong, and immediately memorable, with the mythical griffin creature adding an additional layer of fantastical power to its already strong meaning.