Animal Names for Girls

Clelia

Italian, Latin

"famous"

The obscure yet not unappealing name of a legendary heroine of Rome, likely derived from the Roman family name, Cloelius. It is believed to come from the Latin word cluere , meaning "to have renowned…

Clelie

French from Latin

"famous, illustrious"

Clelie or Clélie is the French form of the interesting and little-used Roman name Clelia.

Clella

Variation of Clelia, McClellan, Claudia, or Ella

"famous; descendent of Faolán; fairy maiden, all, completely; lame, enclosure"

A jazzy and catchy sounding name, Clella has a variety of possible origins. One possibility is that it comes from Cloelia or Clelia, an Ancient Roman name and its Italian variant, meaning "famous" or…

Clem

English diminutive of Clementine, French

"mild, merciful"

Once a cowboyish old man name, Clem is now more commonly heard as a nickname for the fashionable Clementine, meaning "merciful one". Clemency, Clemence and Clementia are other possible long forms.

Clemanthe

nature name

This name comes from a type of butterfly famous for its red spot.

Clematia

Clematia is a rare feminine name derived from the botanical word clematis, a flowering vine known for its beautiful blossoms. The name has Greek origins, as 'klematis' referred to a climbing plant.…

Clematice

Clematice is an extremely rare feminine name derived from Clematis, the flowering plant known for its vibrant blossoms and climbing vines. This botanical name has Greek origins, stemming from 'klema'…

Clematis

Flower name, from Greek

"vine branch"

Flower name that sounds a bit too much like a disease.

Clematiss

Clematiss is an unusual feminine name derived from Clematis, a flowering vine known for its star-shaped blossoms. This botanical name comes from the Greek word 'klema' meaning 'vine branch' or…

Clemence

French feminine variation of Clement

"mild, merciful"

Calm, composed, and chic. Often seen with an accent in France, as Clémence.

Clémence

Clémence is a feminine French name derived from the Latin 'clementia' meaning 'mercy', 'mildness', or 'gentleness'. This elegant name carries connotations of compassion, forgiveness, and…

Clemencia

Latin

"mild, merciful"

This ancient feminine form is the kind of name your child will grow into...at least by her fiftieth birthday.

Clemencie

Clemencie is a delicate feminine name with French origins, a variant of Clemence, ultimately derived from the Latin 'clementia' meaning 'mercy' or 'mildness.' This elegant and sophisticated name…

Clemency

English feminine variation of Clement, Latin

"mild, merciful"

One of the rarest of virtue names, Clemency could come back along with the more familiar Puritan virtue names such as Hope and Faith. It has a rhythmic three-syllable sound, and offers a more…

Clemensia

Latin

"mild, merciful"

With Clementine on the rise and Clemence and Clemency considered chic in Europe, this unusual Latinate option could be a fresh alternative. Clementia is another, more common, spelling.

Clementia

Latin

"showing clemency"

Clementia, related to names like Clementine and Clemence, was the older and original feminine version of this name. It was used most frequently in the Middle Ages in continental Europe. Clementia was…

Clementina

Spanish feminine form of Clement, Latin

"mild, merciful"

The Spanish version, with its -eena ending, takes the name out of the Oh My Darlin' realm, which for many American parents may be just the thing.

Clementya

Clementya is a feminine name that appears to be a unique variant of Clementine or Clementia. The root derives from the Latin 'clemens,' meaning 'merciful' or 'gentle.' This unusual spelling variation…

Clementyn

Clementyn appears to be a unique variant spelling of Clementine, which derives from the Latin name Clemens, meaning "merciful" or "gentle." The traditional feminine form Clementine became popular in…

Clementyna

Clementyna is a feminine name that represents a variation of Clementine, ultimately derived from the Latin 'clemens' meaning 'merciful' or 'gentle.' This spelling with a 'y' instead of 'i' gives the…