Meaning and background
The story behind Gryphon
Gryphon is an alternative or older spelling of griffin, the legendary creature combining eagle and lion features. Its spelling therefore belongs to a documented word tradition rather than being a random decorative alteration. The y and ph make the written form noticeably different from Griffin, even if the intended call is similar. An owner interested in mythology or fantasy may prefer that appearance. Keep the exact version in records, and treat a fictional story connection as a separate inspiration rather than a universal source.
- Origin
- Alternative or older spelling of griffin, the legendary eagle-and-lion creature. Source
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Recorded as a dog’s name
Gryphon appears in 6 dog licence records in the 2022 New York City dataset.
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Sources and research notes (1)
- New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene NYC Dog Licensing Dataset — all seven available extract years, retrieved 24 October 2026 — Recorded name spellings in NYC licence-period rows, extract years 2016–2018, 2022–2024 and 2026. Evidence selects one stated year per name. Annual snapshots overlap; never sum them as unique dogs. No national popularity, etymology or owner naming-intent claim.
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