TheNameDBOliphant
MasculineMeaning
Elephant, derived from the Norman French word for the animal.
Etymology
The name comes from the Old French 'oliphant,' which referred to an elephant and was used as a heraldic symbol. It became established as a Scottish surname and occasionally as a given name.
About the Name Oliphant
Oliphant is primarily known as a Scottish surname with heraldic origins, though it has occasionally been used as a given name. The name carries historical significance in Scottish nobility and medieval heraldry.