Craig is a masculine given name of Scottish, Irish, and Welsh origin. The name ultimately derives from the Celtic languages, originating from the Scottish Gaelic word creag, meaning "crag, rocks, outcrop".EtymologyThe name Craig has two possible origins. In some cases, it may have arisen as a nickname from the Gaelic word creag ("rock"), analogous to the name Peter, which derives from the Greek word for "rock." Alternatively, and more commonly, Craig is derived from the Scottish surname Craig, which originally indicated a person who lived near a rocky outcrop or crag. The Celtic root has cognates in other languages, including Irish creig, Manx creg, and Welsh craig; the English word crag shares the same origin, stemming from Old Irish crec.Notable BearersCraig is a common given name in Scotland and is used throughout the English-speaking world. Notable bearers include various individuals in entertainment and sports. Among them are actors such as Craig T. Nelson, known for his role in the TV series Coach, and Craig Roberts, a Welsh actor and director. In the music industry, Craig Morgan is an American country singer, and Craig David is a British singer and rapper. Athletes named Craig include Craig Biggio, an American baseball Hall of Famer, Craig McDermott, an Australian cricketer, and Craig Stadler, an American professional golfer.In North America, the name is often pronounced with a short vowel sound (/krɛg/), whereas British pronunciation leans toward the spelling pronunciation (/kreɪɡ/).Meaning: From Gaelic creag, meaning "crag, rocks"Origin: Scottish, Irish, Welsh given name derived from a surnameType: Masculine first nameUsage Regions: Scotland, Ireland, Wales, English-speaking world