Popularity:2949
Origin:British
Meaning:bright stream
Clinton is a masculine place name born from the British village Glympton in Oxfordshire. The settlement was so named for its proximity to the River Glyme—itself stemming from an old Celtic word meaning "bright stream." Famous in many spheres, from presidential seats to directorial chairs, Clinton is fitting appellation for a sharp mind with an unlimited imagination.
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Famous People Named Clinton

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  • Bill Clinton
    United States President
  • George Clinton
    United States Vice President
  • Hillary Clinton
    United States First Lady

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