Craig

Crag-derived moniker

Craig is a masculine given name of Scottish origin, from the Gaelic word for rock or crag.

It gained widespread popularity in English-speaking countries during the mid-20th century, particularly in the 1950s through 1970s.

The name appears frequently as both a first name and surname.

Craig mentioned he'd be late to the meeting.

Scottish

Highlands

Named elevated regions

clan · tartan · kilt · whisky · haggis · thistle · heather · Loch Ness · ceilidh · bagpipes

rock

cliff

Vertical rock wall

limestone · basalt · ledge · bluff · precipice · escarpment · tor · pinnacle · rocky · stony

name

James

Traditional masculine name

John · William · Daniel · Thomas · Brian · Kevin · Steven · Mark · Jeffrey · Gregory

Categories
Opposites
gender of name

CraigJennifer

Welsh feminine name

Karen · Susan · Linda · Patricia · Barbara

Phrases
Family

craggy, crag

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G