Clinton is associated with the meaning “Settlement near the River Glyme” — a beautiful sentiment to see brought to life in your child’s room.
Clinton is an English surname that became a given name. It comes from the Old English words "clint," meaning a rocky cliff or settlement on a hill, and "tun," meaning a town or settlement. Put together, Clinton literally means "settlement near the cliff." The name has strong Anglo-Saxon roots going back over a thousand years.