Heathcliff Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Heathcliff means 'heathland cliff' and is associated with the brooding character from 'Wuthering Heights'.
Meaning of the Name Heathcliff
Heathcliff is a masculine name of English origin. It is derived from the Old English words 'heath' meaning heathland or open land, and 'clif' meaning cliff or steep slope. The name is most famously associated with the brooding and passionate character Heathcliff in Emily Brontë's novel 'Wuthering Heights'. It evokes a sense of wildness, ruggedness, and mystery.
Popularity of the Name Heathcliff
The popularity for the name Heathcliff peaked in popularity in the year 2020 with 6 births, which ranked number 24,006 out of 28,820 unique names for that year. Heathcliff had the most male births in 2020 with 6, which ranked number 10,588 out of 14,032 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Heathcliff
Popularity of Heathcliff by State
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