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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>
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 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 Yoho]] (born 1999), American baseball player
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==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]]''
*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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