The name Klipspringer is the Afrikaans for 'rock jumper' and alludes to the animal's ability in rocky territory where it can be seen moving freely, seemingly on tiptoe.
Leina Klipspringer ke la se Afrikaner ya go kaya 'go tlola maje' le bokgoni mo nageng go kgona go tsamaya ka kgololosego mo matlapeng, e bonagala e tsamaya ka ditsetsekwane.