Clela
KLEE-lə
The Story of Clela
This name sounds like a gentle melody, a soft echo from a time when kindness was a celebrated virtue.
Clela likely stems from Latin roots, possibly a diminutive of names like Clelia, which carried the meaning 'famous' or 'glorious.' It might also be a short form of other names beginning with 'Cle-,' imbued with a sense of grace.
You imagine a daughter whose nature is inherently gentle and kind. She will be a beacon of grace and intelligence, a calming presence who enriches the lives of those around her.
What It Means
“Likely a diminutive of names like Clelia (Latin, 'famous, glorious') or a short form of other names beginning with 'Cle-'.”
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Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Personality Traits
Spelling Variations
Peak Year
#18 in 1918
Total Births
287
First Recorded
1893
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Meaning
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Meaning
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