Definition of "Griffin"

An Irish surname, an anglicization of Ó Gríobhtha or Ó Grifín  examples

A surname from Welsh [in turn originating as a patronymic].  examples

A male given name from Welsh derived from Griffinus, a latinized form of Gruffudd.  examples

A male given name from Cornish derived from Gryffyn, of relation to the Welsh name.  examples

(rare) A female given name.

A place name:

1. A community in Saskatchewan, Canada.  examples

2. The Rural Municipality of Griffin No. 66, a rural municipality in south-east Saskatchewan, which includes the community.  examples

3. A place in the United States:

   1. A township in Pope County, Arkansas.  examples

   2. A city, the county seat of Spalding County, Georgia, named for landowner Col. Lewis Lawrence Griffin.  examples

   3. A former settlement in Wabash Township, Clark County, Illinois.  examples

   4. A town in Bethel Township, Posey County, Indiana; named for postmaster Samuel Griffin.  examples

   5. An unincorporated community in Christian County, Missouri.  examples

4. A suburb in the City of Moreton Bay, Queensland, Australia; named for a family of early settlers.  examples