Clint
/K-L-IH-N-T/
A rugged, single-syllable American masculine staple, a clipped form of Clinton, from an English surname rooted in a settlement on a hill or by a river-bend. Direct and weighty in sound, it carries an air of plainspoken strength and steady, unfussy resolve.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Clint is a Christian boy name of English origin, meaning “A rugged, single-syllable American masculine staple, a clipped form of Clinton, from an English surname rooted in a settlement on a hill or by a river-bend. Direct and weighty in sound, it carries an air of plainspoken strength and steady, unfussy resolve.”.
Clint is a boy's name of English origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "A rugged, single-syllable American masculine staple, a clipped form of Clinton, from an English surname rooted in a settlement on a hill or by a river-bend. Direct and weighty in sound, it carries an air of plainspoken strength and steady, unfussy resolve." and belongs to the Courage cluster — names for children who will grow into bold, fearless hearts.
Common among British, American, European families, Clint carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Clint
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Clint lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Clint's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Clint's saint & feast day →What does Clint's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Clint resonates in either tradition.
Clint's destiny number is 22 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Clint's full reading →
Does Clint go with your family's names?
Clint breaks into 5 sounds: /K-L-IH-N-T/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Clint sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Clint beside your family's names →
Names similar to Clint
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Clint
What does the name Clint mean?
Clint means "A rugged, single-syllable American masculine staple, a clipped form of Clinton, from an English surname rooted in a settlement on a hill or by a river-bend. Direct and weighty in sound, it carries an air of plainspoken strength and steady, unfussy resolve.." It is a boy name of English origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Clint a boy or girl name?
Clint is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Clint?
Clint is of English origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among British, American, European families.
Is Clint a Christian name?
Yes. Clint is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of English origin.
What does Clint mean in English?
Clint originates from English, where it means "A rugged, single-syllable American masculine staple, a clipped form of Clinton, from an English surname rooted in a settlement on a hill or by a river-bend. Direct and weighty in sound, it carries an air of plainspoken strength and steady, unfussy resolve.."
What is the numerology of Clint?
Clint has a Pythagorean destiny number of 22 — the master builder — grand vision made real.
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