Save Type Surname (from location) Usage English Pronounced Pron. /ˈklɪn.tən/ [key·simplify] Meaning & History Derived from the English place name Glinton, of uncertain meaning, or Glympton, meaning "settlement on the River Glyme". This surname is borne by former American president Bill Clinton (1946-). Related NamesDetails RootGlympton (place name)Given Name DescendantClinton(English) Categories American presidential surnames, American vice presidents, Emergency characters, P-Funk members, The Nanny characters, towns