| Meaning | settlement on a hill |
| Origin | English |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 7 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Clin-ton |
When choosing a name for your baby boy, consider the classic and enduring name "Clinton." Of English origin, Clinton holds a rich history as a distinguished surname-turned-given-name. The name's meaning, "settlement on the hill," evokes a sense of strength and stability, making it a perfect choice for your little one.
Clinton has been carried by influential figures throughout history, including former U.S. President Bill Clinton and iconic actor Clint Eastwood. This name's timeless appeal and versatility have also made it a popular choice for fictional characters in various literature and entertainment works.
With friendly nicknames like Clint or Tony, your son will have endearing options to go by. Clinton remains a name that exudes confidence and charisma, traits that will undoubtedly resonate throughout your child's life.
As you embark on the journey of parenthood, bestow your baby boy with a name that signifies resilience, success, and a connection to history. Choose Clinton, and watch your son thrive with a name that stands the test of time.
| Clint |
| C.J. |
| Ton |
| Clay |
| Clinton Eastwood | American actor and filmmaker |
| Clinton Morrison | Irish former footballer |
| Clinton Portis | American former NFL running back |
| Clinton Kelly | American TV personality |
| Clinton Jones | American former NFL player |
| Clinton LumberKings | American minor league baseball team |
| Clinton Schifcofske | Australian rugby league player |
| Clinton Grybas | Australian television presenter |
| Clinton Gregory | American country musician |
| Clinton B. Fisk | American Civil War general and founder of Fisk University |
| Clinton Hart | American former NFL safety |
| Clinton Shorter | South African film composer |
| Clinton Woods | British former professional boxer |
| Clinton H. Whitehurst | American politician |
| Clinton D. McKinnon | Canadian lawyer and politician |
| Clinton Greaves | Barbadian cricketer |
| Clinton W. Gilbert | American Medal of Honor recipient |
| Clinton V. Woods | American politician and lawyer |
| Clinton Davisson | American physicist and Nobel laureate |
| Clinton Barton | Hawkeye - Marvel Comics character |
| Clinton Tyree | Clown - Character in Chuck Palahniuk's novel "Invisible Monsters" |
| Clinton Coot | Disney comic character |
| Clinton Smithers | Character in the TV series "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" |
| Clinton Sternwood | Character in Raymond Chandler's novel "The Big Sleep" |
| Clinton Kelly | Character in the TV series "The Good Wife" |
| Clinton Romesha | Character in Vince Flynn's novel "American Assassin" |
| Clinton Fearon | Character in the novel "The Longest Memory" by Fred D'Aguiar |
| Clinton Williams | Character in the movie "The Wedding Planner" |
| Clinton Taverne | Character in the TV series "Wings" |
| Clinton Ryker | Character in the video game "Titanfall 2" |
| Clinton Klepper | Character in the movie "Trancers II" |
| Clinton Hogue | Character in the novel "The Gates of Eden" by Ethan Coen |
| Clinton Lingard | Character in the TV series "Underbelly" |
| Clinton Broome | Character in the movie "Die Cheerleader Die" |
| Clinton Wiles | Character in the novel "Feast of July" by H.E. Bates |
| Clinton Junior | Character in the movie "Inherent Vice" |
| Clinton O'Connor | Character in the TV series "Hannibal" |
| Clinton Boyle | Character in the movie "Happiness" |
| Clinton Chandler | Character in the TV series "Ghost Whisperer" |