| Pronunciation | /kreɪɡ/; also US: /krɛɡ/ |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Language(s) | Celtic |
| Origin | |
| Language(s) | Scottish Gaelic, Irish Gaelic, Welsh |
| Derivation | creag |
| 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]