Clifton

Clifton is a common place name in English-speaking countries. It is derived from Old English cliff (cliff, slope) and tun (farm, settlement).

Etymology

The name Clifton is of Old English origin and means "settlement by the cliff". It is derived from the Old English words clif, meaning "cliff" or "slope", and tun, meaning "farm" or "settlement".

Places

There are numerous places named Clifton in UK, US, Australia, Canada, South Africa, and New Zealand. Some of the notable ones include:

• Clifton, Bristol, a suburb of Bristol in England
• Clifton, New Jersey, a city in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States
• Clifton, Queensland, a town in the Darling Downs region of Queensland, Australia
• Clifton, Karachi, a neighborhood in Karachi, Pakistan

People

The name Clifton is also used as a given name and surname. Notable people with the name include:

• Clifton Collins Jr., American actor
• Clifton Davis, American actor and songwriter
• Clifton Fadiman, American intellectual, author, and radio and television personality

See also

• List of places named Clifton
• Clifton (disambiguation)

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