Clementina
klem-en-TEE-nah
Clementina is a girl’s name of Latin origin, meaning “Clementina is a Latin name, the feminine form of Clementinus, a derivative of Clemens, meaning 'mild', 'gentle', or 'merciful'.”. It currently ranks #10425 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 1925.
What Clementina Means
“Clementina is a Latin name, the feminine form of Clementinus, a derivative of Clemens, meaning 'mild', 'gentle', or 'merciful'.”
The Story of Clementina
Imagine a name whispered across Victorian drawing rooms, a sound of pure grace and gentle strength, now arriving for your child.
Clementina is a Latin name, a feminine echo of Clementinus, itself derived from Clemens, meaning 'mild,' 'gentle,' or 'merciful.' This elegant name journeyed from ancient Rome, carrying its soft connotations through medieval courts and blossoming in the refined societies of the 18th and 19th centuries, particularly in Italy and France, before gracing English-speaking families.
To speak Clementina is to feel the soft weight of velvet in your hands. It is a name that suggests a quiet presence, a deep well of kindness you will witness in your daughter's eyes. When you write 'Clementina' on her birth certificate, you are anchoring her to a tradition of gentle fortitude, a silent promise of her own compassionate spirit.
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Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Clementina Maude, Viscountess Hawarden
Victorian photographer
Personality Traits
Spelling Variations
Peak Year
#47 in 1925
Total Births
1,685
First Recorded
1888
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