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Clementine

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Clementine is a girl’s name of Latin origin, meaning “Feminine form of Clement, meaning 'mild, gentle'. It is derived from the Latin 'Clemens'.”. It currently ranks #477 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2024.

Letters10
Syllables3
OriginLatin

What Clementine Means

Feminine form of Clement, meaning 'mild, gentle'. It is derived from the Latin 'Clemens'.

The Story of Clementine

This name, as sweet and refreshing as the fruit it shares, evokes a gentle spirit destined for kindness and light.

Clementine is the feminine form of the Latin name Clemens, meaning 'mild' and 'gentle.' The name gained recognition through Saint Clement and its association with the citrus fruit, the clementine, named for its supposed discovery in the monastery gardens of Algiers. It traveled from Latin roots through French and into English, carrying its soft connotations.

Saying 'Clementine' aloud feels like tasting sunshine, a gentle sweetness that brightens the room. When you picture your daughter, this name seems to wrap her in a comforting warmth, like the softest embrace. It’s a name that suggests a spirit of gentle kindness, a disposition that will bring light and sweetness into your life.

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Clementine Churchill

    Wife of British Prime Minister Winston Churchill.

Personality Traits

GentleKindSweetCharming

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#645 in 2024

Total Births

12,993

First Recorded

1880

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