Craig facts for kids

"Craig" is a name that can mean many different things! It's often a place name, like a city or a town. It can also be a family name or a first name. Sometimes, it even refers to a type of landform or a character in a TV show. This page will help you understand the different meanings of "Craig."

Places Called Craig

Many towns, cities, and other locations around the world are named Craig.

Places in Scotland

• Craig, Angus: A small place located in Angus, Scotland.

Places in the United States

The name Craig appears in many places across the United States:

• Craig, Alaska: A city found in the state of Alaska.
• Craig, California: An area in California that is not officially a city or town, but a community.
• Craig (ghost town), Butte County, California: This was once a settlement in Butte County, California, but it is no longer inhabited. It is now a ghost town.
• Craig, Modoc County, California: Another former settlement in California, located in Modoc County.
• Craig, Colorado: A city located in the state of Colorado.
• Craig, Indiana: An unincorporated place in Indiana, meaning it's a community without its own local government.
• Craig, Iowa: A city located in the state of Iowa.
• Craig, Missouri: A city found in the state of Missouri.
• Craig, Montana: An unincorporated place in Montana.
• Craig, Nebraska: A small village located in the state of Nebraska.
• Craig, Ohio: An unincorporated community in Ohio.
• Craig County, Virginia: A county (a type of local government area) in the state of Virginia.
• Craig County, Oklahoma: Another county, this one located in the state of Oklahoma.
• Craig Street, Metairie, Louisiana: A neighborhood in Metairie, Louisiana, which is an unincorporated area.
• Craig Township (disambiguation): This refers to two different townships (small local government areas) that share the name Craig.

Geology

• Craig (landform): In geology, a "craig" (or "crag") is a type of rocky hill or mountain. It often has a steep, rocky side and a gentler slope on the other, formed by glaciers.

People Named Craig

The name Craig is used for people in two main ways:

• Craig (surname): It is a common surname (family name), especially in Scotland and countries with Scottish heritage.
• Craig (given name): It is also a popular given name (first name) for boys.

Fictional Characters Named Craig

Many characters in books, TV shows, and movies are named Craig:

• Craig Feldspar: A character from the TV show Malcolm in the Middle. He works with Lois at the Lucky Aide store.
• Harriet Craig: The main character in a movie with the same name, played by Joan Crawford.
• Craig Manning: A character from the popular TV series Degrassi: The Next Generation.
• Craig Marduk: A fighter character in the video game series Tekken 4.
• Craig Owens: A character who appeared in episodes of the science fiction TV show Doctor Who, specifically The Lodger and Closing Time.
• Craig: Sanjay's pet snake from the animated TV show Sanjay & Craig.

Other Uses of Craig

• Clan Craig: This is a historic Scottish clan, which is a group of people united by kinship and a common ancestor.
• Craig v. Boren: This was an important case decided by the Supreme Court of the United States in 1976. It was about equal protection under the law and helped to establish rules for how laws must treat people fairly, regardless of gender.

See also

In Spanish: Craig para niños