Clematine
KLEM-uh-teen
Clematine is a girl’s name of French origin, meaning “A variant of Clementine, which is a French feminine diminutive of Clement, meaning 'mild, gentle'.”, and peaked in popularity in 1917.
What Clematine Means
“A variant of Clementine, which is a French feminine diminutive of Clement, meaning 'mild, gentle'.”
The Story of Clematine
Could a name carry the very scent of summer sunshine and the tenderness of a mother's embrace?
Clematine, a French feminine diminutive of Clement, means 'mild, gentle.' It first graced the world in 1917, a sweet whisper of European grace. This name sailed across the Atlantic, a delicate flower seeking fertile ground.
You envision a daughter with a spirit as bright as her name, full of gentle optimism and a sweet, unwavering kindness. This name is for the child whose laughter will bubble like a clear stream, whose very nature will bring a soft light into your life.
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Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Clementine Churchill
Wife of Winston Churchill, British Baroness
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Peak Year
#5 in 1917
Total Births
10
First Recorded
1917
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