Craig

Meaning rock, crag
Origin Gaelic, Scottish
Gender Boy
Popularity Moderate
Length 5
Syllables 1
Syllabification Craig

About Craig

Direct. Unpretentious. Real. Craig cuts through the noise of elaborate names with refreshing simplicity. This single-syllable powerhouse doesn't apologize for its straightforward nature—it embraces it. There's an honesty to Craig that appeals to parents tired of overwrought naming trends. The name suggests practicality and groundedness, qualities that serve individuals well throughout life's various challenges. Craig doesn't require explanation, doesn't need a story—it simply is. This name suits doers rather than dreamers, builders rather than talkers. The hard consonants create a decisive sound, projecting confidence and capability. Craig represents a return to naming fundamentals, stripping away unnecessary ornamentation to reveal essential strength. Parents choosing Craig value authenticity over affectation, function over fashion. It's a working name for working people, unpretentious yet undeniably masculine, simple yet remarkably effective.

Variations of Name Craig

Crag
Craeg
Kraig
Creag

Nicknames for Craig

Craigy
CJ
Craig

Famous People Named Craig

Craig FergusonScottish-American comedian and TV host
Craig DavidBritish singer-songwriter
Craig RobinsonAmerican actor and comedian
Craig KimbrelAmerican baseball player
Craig CharlesBritish actor and TV presenter
Craig McCrackenAmerican animator and creator of "The Powerpuff Girls"
Craig T. NelsonAmerican actor
Craig BrewerAmerican film director
Craig HornerAustralian actor
Craig StadlerAmerican professional golfer
Craig ParkerNew Zealand actor
Craig NewmarkAmerican entrepreneur, founder of Craigslist
Craig VenterAmerican biologist and genomics researcher
Craig MelvinAmerican news anchor
Craig ShefferAmerican actor
Craig BellamyAustralian former rugby league player
Craig LucasSouth African singer-songwriter
Craig MortonAmerican former football player
Craig SagerAmerican sports reporter

Characters Named Craig

Craig Johnsonfrom the movie "Friday"
Craig Manningfrom the TV show "Degrassi - The Next Generation"
Craig Montgomeryfrom the soap opera "As the World Turns"
Craig Owensfrom the TV show "Doctor Who"
Craig Toomeyfrom Stephen King's novel "The Langoliers"
Craig Feldsparfrom the TV show "Malcolm in the Middle"
Craig Peltonfrom the TV show "Community"
Craig Harrisfrom the video game "The Sims"
Craig Middlebrooksfrom the TV show "Parks and Recreation"
Craig Shilofrom the TV show "The Parkers"
Craig Danielsfrom the movie "Hot Tub Time Machine"
Craig Slithersfrom the TV show "Sanjay and Craig"
Craig Mardukfrom the video game "Tekken"
Craigfrom the TV show "My Name Is Earl"
Craig Boonefrom the video game "Fallout - New Vegas"
Craig Tuckerfrom the TV show "Animaniacs"

Other Popular Names Beginning with C

Castiel
Cain
Crosby
Chase
Colton
Carter
Caleb
Cassius
Colten
Caden