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'''Craig''' is a [[Scottish Gaelic|Scottish]], [[Irish Language|Irish]] and [[Welsh Language|Welsh]] masculine [[given name]], all variations derive from the same [[Celtic languages|Celtic]] branch. The name has two origins. In some cases it can originate from a [[nickname]], derived from the [[Scottish Gaelic]] word ''creag'', meaning "rock," similar to [[Peter (given name)|Peter]]. In other cases, the given name originates from the [[Scottish surname]] ''[[Craig (surname)|Craig]]'', which is also derived from the same Scottish Gaelic word.<ref name="Hanks-65401">{{cite book |last1=Hanks |first1=Patrick |author-link1= Patrick Hanks |last2=Hardcastle |first2=Kate |last3=Hodges |first3=Flavia |title=A Dictionary of First Names |edition=2nd |year=2006 |publisher=[[Oxford University Press]] |location=[[Oxford]] |isbn=978-0-19-861060-1 |pages=65, 401}}</ref> [[Cognate]] forms of ''creag'' include the [[Irish language|Irish]] ''creig'', [[Manx language|Manx]] ''creg'', and [[Welsh language|Welsh]] ''craig''. The English word "[[crag (disambiguation)|crag]]" also shares an origin with these Celtic words.<ref name=etymonline.com>{{cite dictionary |entry=crag |entry-url=https://www.etymonline.com/word/crag |dictionary =Online Etymology Dictionary |access-date=2018-09-16}}</ref> The given name ''Craig'' is popular in [[Scotland]], and is used throughout the English speaking world.<ref name="Hanks-65401"/>
'''Craig''' is a [[Scottish Gaelic|Scottish]], [[Irish Language|Irish]] and [[Welsh Language|Welsh]] masculine [[given name]], all variations derive from the same [[Celtic languages|Celtic]] branch. The name has two origins. In some cases it can originate from a [[nickname]], derived from the [[Scottish Gaelic]] word ''creag'', meaning "rock," similar to [[Peter (given name)|Peter]]. In other cases, the given name originates from the [[Scottish surname]] ''[[Craig (surname)|Craig]]'', which is also derived from the same Scottish Gaelic word.<ref name="Hanks-65401">{{cite book |last1=Hanks |first1=Patrick |author-link1= Patrick Hanks |last2=Hardcastle |first2=Kate |last3=Hodges |first3=Flavia |title=A Dictionary of First Names |edition=2nd |year=2006 |publisher=[[Oxford University Press]] |location=[[Oxford]] |isbn=978-0-19-861060-1 |pages=65, 401}}</ref> [[Cognate]] forms of ''creag'' include the [[Irish language|Irish]] ''creig'', [[Manx language|Manx]] ''creg'', and [[Welsh language|Welsh]] ''craig''. The English word "[[crag (disambiguation)|crag]]" also shares an origin with these Celtic words.<ref name=etymonline.com>{{cite dictionary |entry=crag |entry-url=https://www.etymonline.com/word/crag |dictionary =Online Etymology Dictionary |access-date=2018-09-16}}</ref> The given name ''Craig'' is popular in [[Scotland]], and is used throughout the English speaking world.<ref name="Hanks-65401"/>


In North America it is often pronounced with a short vowel sound {{IPAc-en|k|ɹ|ɛ|ɡ}}, as in "egg", while the British pronunciation sounds the [[diphthong]] {{IPAc-en|k|ɹ|eɪ|ɡ}}.<ref>{{cite dictionary |entry=craig |dictionary=Oxford Learner's Dictionaries |entry-url=https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/craig |a
In North America it is often pronounced with a short vowel sound {{IPAc-en|k|ɹ|ɛ|ɡ}}, as in "egg", while the British pronunciation sounds the [[diphthong]] {{IPAc-en|k|ɹ|eɪ|ɡ}}.<ref>{{cite dictionary |entry=craig |dictionary=Oxford Learner's Dictionaries |entry-url=https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/craig |access-date=1 September 2021}}</ref>


==People==
==Notable people with the given name==
*[[Craig Adams (disambiguation)]], several people
*[[Craig Adams (disambiguation)]], several people
*[[Craig Ackerman]] (born 1974), American basketball announcer
*[[Craig Ackerman]] (born 1974), American basketball announcer
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*[[Craig Doyle]] (born 1970), Irish TV and radio presenter
*[[Craig Doyle]] (born 1970), Irish TV and radio presenter
*[[Craig Dudley]] (born 1979), English footballer
*[[Craig Dudley]] (born 1979), English footballer
*[[Craig Dunn]], American business professor
*[[Craig Engels]] (born 1994), American middle-distance runner
*[[Craig Engels]] (born 1994), American middle-distance runner
*[[Craig Esherick]] (born 1956), American professor
*[[Craig Esherick]] (born 1956), American professor
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*[[Craig Low]] (born 1985), Australian comedian
*[[Craig Low]] (born 1985), Australian comedian
*[[Craig Lowndes]] (born 1974), Australian racing driver
*[[Craig Lowndes]] (born 1974), Australian racing driver
*[[Craig Lorentson]] (born 1965/1966–2010), Scottish singer-songwriter, lead vocalist of [[Lowlife (band)|Lowlife]]
*[[Craig Mabbitt]] (born 1987), American singer-songwriter
*[[Craig Mabbitt]] (born 1987), American singer-songwriter
*[[Craig Mack]] (1970–2018), American rapper
*[[Craig Mack]] (1970–2018), American rapper
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*[[Craig MacTavish]], (born 1958) American hockey player
*[[Craig MacTavish]], (born 1958) American hockey player
*[[Craig Melchert]], (born 1945) American linguist
*[[Craig Melchert]], (born 1945) American linguist
*[[Craig Menear]] (born c. 1958), American business executive
*[[Craig Menear]] (born {{circa|1958}}), American business executive
*[[Craig Morgan]] (born 1964), American country singer
*[[Craig Morgan]] (born 1964), American country singer
*[[Craig Murray]] (born 1958), former British Ambassador to Uzbekistan
*[[Craig Murray]] (born 1958), former British Ambassador to Uzbekistan
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*[[Craig Reucassel]] (born 1976), Australian radio and television presenter
*[[Craig Reucassel]] (born 1976), Australian radio and television presenter
*[[Craig Revel Horwood]] (born 1965), Australian-British dancer and choreographer
*[[Craig Revel Horwood]] (born 1965), Australian-British dancer and choreographer
*[[Craig Rice (author)]] (1908-1957), American author
*[[Craig Rice (author)]] (1908–1957), American author
*[[Craig Roberts (disambiguation)]], several people
*[[Craig Roberts (disambiguation)]], several people
*[[Craig Robertson (disambiguation)]], several people
*[[Craig Robertson (disambiguation)]], several people
*[[Craig Robinson (actor)]] (born 1971), American actor and stand-up comedian
*[[Craig Robinson (actor)]] (born 1971), American actor and stand-up comedian
*[[Craig Rodwell]] (1940-1993), American [[gay rights]] activist and founder of the first gay bookstore
*[[Craig Rodwell]] (1940–1993), American [[gay rights]] activist and founder of the first gay bookstore
*[[Craig Reynolds (disambiguation)]], several people
*[[Craig Reynolds (disambiguation)]], several people
*[[Craig Russell (disambiguation)]], several people
*[[Craig Russell (disambiguation)]], several people
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*[[Craig Wasson]] (born 1954), American actor
*[[Craig Wasson]] (born 1954), American actor
*[[Craig Waters]] (born 1956), American lawyer and court spokesperson
*[[Craig Waters]] (born 1956), American lawyer and court spokesperson
*[[Craig Michael Wheeler]], American politician
*[[Craig Williamson]] (born 1946), South African policeman and spy
*[[Craig Williamson]] (born 1946), South African policeman and spy
*[[Craig Yoho]] (born 1999), American baseball player
*[[Craig Young (disambiguation)]], multiple people
*[[Craig Zonca]] (born 1984), Australian radio and television presenter
*[[Craig Zonca]] (born 1984), Australian radio and television presenter
*[[Craig Zucker]] (born 1975), American politician
*[[Craig Zucker]] (born 1975), American politician


==Fictional characters==
==Fictional characters==
*Craig Cody, a character in the movie and TV series of ''[[Animal Kingdom (TV series)|Animal Kingdom]]''
*Craig Cody, in the movie and TV series ''[[Animal Kingdom (TV series)|Animal Kingdom]]''
*[[Craig Dean]], a character in ''[[Hollyoaks]]''
*[[Craig Dean]], in the soap opera ''[[Hollyoaks]]''
*[[Craig Dixon (EastEnders)]], short-lived ''EastEnders'' character
*[[Craig Dixon (EastEnders)]], short-lived ''EastEnders'' character
*[[Craig Feldspar]], a recurring character in ''[[Malcolm in the Middle]]'', portrayed by [[David Anthony Higgins]]
*[[Craig Feldspar]], a recurring character in ''[[Malcolm in the Middle]]'', portrayed by [[David Anthony Higgins]]
*Craig Gilner, the main character of ''[[It's Kind of a Funny Story]]''
*Craig Gilner, the main character of ''[[It's Kind of a Funny Story]]''
*Craig Manning, a character in ''[[Degrassi: The Next Generation]]''
*Craig Manning, in ''[[Degrassi: The Next Generation]]''
*[[Characters of the Tekken series#Craig Marduk|Craig Marduk]], a character in ''[[Tekken 4]]''
*Craig Marduk, in ''[[Tekken 4]]''
*Craig Owens, a character in the ''[[Doctor Who]]'' episodes ''[[The Lodger (Doctor Who)|The Lodger]]'' and ''[[Closing Time (Doctor Who)|Closing Time]]''
*Craig Owens, in the ''[[Doctor Who]]'' episodes "[[The Lodger (Doctor Who)|The Lodger]]" and "[[Closing Time (Doctor Who)|Closing Time]]"
*Craig Ramirez, a character in the Nickelodeon sitcom ''[[Drake & Josh]]''
*[[Craig Pelton]], a recurring character on ''[[Community (TV series)|Community]]''
*Craig Ramirez, a character in the sitcom ''[[Drake & Josh]]''
*Craig Slithers, Sanjay's pet snake from ''[[Sanjay and Craig]]''
*Craig Slithers, Sanjay's pet snake from ''[[Sanjay and Craig]]''
*Craig Schwartz, character in ''[[Being John Malkovich|Being John Malkovich]]''
*[[Craig Tucker]], a recurring ''[[South Park]]'' character
*[[Craig Tucker]], a recurring ''[[South Park]]'' character
*Craig Williams, the main character of ''[[Craig of the Creek]]''
*Craig Williams, the main character of ''[[Craig of the Creek]]''
*[[Dean Craig Pelton]] a recurring character on ''[[Community (TV Series)]]''


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 21:01, 12 October 2024

Craig
Pronunciation/kreɪɡ/; also US: /krɛɡ/
GenderMale
Language(s)Celtic
Origin
Language(s)Scottish Gaelic, Irish Gaelic, Welsh
Derivationcreag
Meaning"rock"
Other names
Cognate(s)Craig (surname)

Craig is a Scottish, Irish and Welsh masculine given name, all variations derive from the same Celtic branch. The name has two origins. In some cases it can originate from a nickname, derived from the Scottish Gaelic word creag, meaning "rock," similar to Peter. In other cases, the given name originates from the Scottish surname Craig, which is also derived from the same Scottish Gaelic word.[1] Cognate forms of creag include the Irish creig, Manx creg, and Welsh craig. The English word "crag" also shares an origin with these Celtic words.[2] The given name Craig is popular in Scotland, and is used throughout the English speaking world.[1]

In North America it is often pronounced with a short vowel sound /krɛɡ/, as in "egg", while the British pronunciation sounds the diphthong /kreɪɡ/.[3]

People

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Fictional characters

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References

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  1. ^ a b Hanks, Patrick; Hardcastle, Kate; Hodges, Flavia (2006). A Dictionary of First Names (2nd ed.). Oxford: Oxford University Press. pp. 65, 401. ISBN 978-0-19-861060-1.
  2. ^ "crag". Online Etymology Dictionary. Retrieved 2018-09-16.
  3. ^ "craig". Oxford Learner's Dictionaries. Retrieved 1 September 2021.

See also

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