Clive
KLIVE
Popularity
#2056
Letters
5
Syllables
1
Origin
English
Total Births
3,279
Peak Year
#85 in 2016
First Recorded
1885
Style
Vintage, Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Clive is derived from the Old English word 'clif', meaning 'cliff' or 'bank'. It is a topographic name for someone who lived near a cliff or riverbank.
Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Clive Owen
English actor in Children of Men and Closer.
Clive Davis
American record producer and executive.
Personality Traits
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