Chlo/Clo names that sound stronger than Chloe

Clotilda

German

"famous in battle"

Old and aristocratic European name that would be tough for an American kid to pull off.

Clothilde

French from German

"famous in battle"

Pronounced klo-TEELD, this name is well used in France, but rarely heard here; it has a chic and sophisticated air.

Clothilda

Clothilda is a rare feminine name with ancient Germanic origins, derived from the elements 'hlud' meaning 'fame' and 'hild' meaning 'battle.' This name was borne by several medieval queens and noble…

Clotilde

Spanish, French, Italian, and Portuguese

"famous in battle"

A romantic rarity, derived from the Old German name Chlotichilda, meaning "famous in battle." Saint Clotilde was a Frankish queen, wife of Clovis I, who played a role in the spread of Christianity.

Clarissa

Elaboration of Clara

"bright, clear"

Clarissa, the daintier version of Claire, has a long literary history of its own, having been featured in the novels of Samuel Richardson, Charles Dickens, and Virginia Woolf—Clarissa was the title…

Chloris

Greek

"pale"

Antiseptic sounding.

Cliona

Irish

"shapely"

Attached in Irish mythology to a Cliona who was, among other things, an inspirer of poets. Cliona is well-used in modern Ireland, along with Irish form Cliodhna, though it's largely unknown in the…

Clove

English word name

"clove"

Clove is a spice name that is a tad more piquant than Saffron or Cinnamon. It might get more attention now as a member of The Hunger Games family of names.