Why Craig Rocks?
What secrets hide behind “Craig” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!
The name “Craig” is of Scottish origin. It’s a name commonly given to boys.
Your name in reverse order is “Giarc.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Riacg.’ How do you pronounce that?
Secret Meaning of Craig
The true meaning of ‘Craig’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Craig is a name that conveys a highly charged personality that attracts powerful ideas. You are diplomatic, gentle, intuitive, cooperative, and might even be a psychic. A gifted storyteller, you mesmerize others when you elaborate on the truth. You might not be aware of your powerful presence to others.
Your heart’s desire is to become a leader. You dislike taking orders and want to be in charge – the boss figure. Surprisingly, your creativity allows you to find new solutions to old problems. You can generate ideas on the fly, and want recognition for your efforts. You tend to avoid those who are needy and idle on their work.
When people hear the name Craig, they perceive you as someone who is dignified, well-dressed, outstanding, self-sufficient, and impressive. You come off as someone who is not a push-over. The use of bright and cheerful colors may be your fashion style. People recognize you as being a pioneer with your ideas of how to do things. Try not to appear as being too aggressive and intimidating to others.
Your name carries certain luck and strong instincts about heart matters. You openly show your feelings or emotions rather than keeping them. You prefer being the center of attention at social gatherings.
Your most likely vocation: doctor, pharmacist, electronic engineer, teacher, banker, musician, artist, designer, consultant, nurse, book-keeper, secretary.
Lucky colors: All greens, white, and shades of white such as cream
Lucky gem(s): Pearl, jade, cat’s-eye, moonstone
Lucky day(s): Monday
Lucky botanicals: Cabbage, chicory, lettuce, plantain, melon, turnips, cucumber
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Hey Craig! Did you know that coffee and word games are an excellent combination to sharpen your vocabulary? Let’s give it a quick spin. Within 30 seconds, how many words can you think of from the letters in your first name? Check your answers here: Word finder CRAIG. (Sponsored by WordFinder.Cafe)
Is The Name Craig Popular?
“Craig” is not a popular baby boy’s name in Arizona as reported in the 1946 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only 12 babies in Arizona have the same name as you in 1946. A total of 2,479 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2018, the highest recorded use of this name was in 1960 with a total of 10,719 babies. That’s a lot of baby Craigs.
Since 1880 up to 2018, the name “Craig” was recorded 299,740 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2019, that’s more than enough Craigs to occupy the country of French Guiana with an estimated population of 296,847.
The name first appeared in the year 1881 and given to five newborn babies. (See FAQ) It became a popular name in the year 1947 with a rank of #93 nationwide and was registered 3,641 times as a baby boy’s name. Craig became a popular boy’s name in the state of Utah in the year 1950. It ranked #12 with 170 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 1960 in the state of California with 1,339 baby boys.
This name is a consistent top ranking boy’s name in the state of Connecticut for 50 years from 1939 to 1991 (may not be consecutive). It’s also popular in the states of Utah, Massachusetts, New Jersey for 50 years (may not be consecutive).
For the past three decades (1989 to 2018), the name “Craig” was recorded 27,101 times in the SSA database.
What’s Next?
Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.
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