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French feminine version of Clement, Latin
"mild, merciful"
Variation of Clementine.
Clemenza is a feminine Italian name derived from the Latin 'clementia,' meaning 'mercy,' 'compassion,' or 'gentleness.' It shares roots with the more familiar Clementine and Clement. Historically…
Judeo-Italian variation of Clementia, Latin
This beautiful variation of the trendy Clementine has an Italian flair, and is nowhere to be seen in the US charts.
Clemette is a feminine name likely derived as a diminutive or feminine form of Clement, which comes from Latin 'clemens' meaning 'merciful' or 'gentle.' This elegant variation carries the warmth and…
Clemie is a feminine name with vintage charm, typically considered a diminutive form of Clementine or Clemency. With French and Latin roots, the underlying meaning connects to mercy, gentleness, and…
Diminutive of Clementine, French
Clemma is a one-hit wonder, appearing on the US popularity list only once, back in the 19th century. This is one case where the diminutive is not cuter than the proper name.
English diminutive of Clementine, French
Cutesy pet form of Clementine.
Clemmy is a feminine name primarily used as an affectionate diminutive for Clementine or Clemence. The root names derive from the Latin "clemens," meaning "merciful" or "gentle." This cheerful…
Greek, meaning unknown
An elaborate way to get to Cleo, rooted in Greek mythology. Cleocharia was a water nymph married to King Lelex of Laconia.
Greek
"gift of glory"
The name of a nymph in Greek mythology, one of the prophetic Thriai, who divined the future by throwing pebbles. She was a lover of the sea god Poseidon. The name also belongs to a species of…
Cleola is a feminine name with possible roots in ancient Greek, potentially deriving from "Cleo" (meaning "glory" or "fame") with a decorative suffix. This elegant, melodic name emerged in American…
English flower name
"spider flower"
A pretty plant with pink or lilac flowers.
Cleona is a delicate feminine name with Irish and Greek influences. It likely derives from the Greek 'Kleio' (one of the nine Muses in Greek mythology, representing history) or may represent a…
"glorious"
An unusual Greek mythological name belonging to a fresh-water nymph, also known as Cleona, Kleone, and Kleona.
Cleonie is a feminine name with Greek origins, likely derived from 'Kleonis,' a feminine form of 'Kleon,' meaning 'glory' or 'fame.' It may also relate to Cleone, a figure from Greek mythology…
"glory of the father"
A royal name in ancient Egypt that's never quite made it to the modern world, though nickname Cleo is widely used. Other now-extinct Cleopatra diminutives, including Cleora and Cleola, achieved some…
French
A fancy French feminine form of the Biblical name Cleopas or Cleophas, which may derive from Greek Kleopatros ("glory of the father").
"glory"
Cleora is a now-extinct name (there were no babies named Cleora recorded in the U.S. since 1982) that achieved some standing in the early 20th century thanks to the craze for all things…
Variation of Clotilde, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese
"famous in battle"
A rare and warmer version of Clotilde, in combination with the Greek name Cleo. The first recorded use of Cleotilde was in 1894. It peaked in 1924 when 16 baby girls were named Cleotilde.
Cleriese is an extremely rare feminine name with an elegant, almost ecclesiastical quality. The name may have connections to clerical or religious terminology, possibly derived from words like…