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Clotilde

kloh-TEEL-duh

Clotilde is a girl’s name of Germanic origin, meaning “Derived from the Germanic elements 'hlud' meaning "famous" and 'hild' meaning "battle."”, and peaked in popularity in 1924.

Letters8
Syllables3
OriginGermanic

What Clotilde Means

Derived from the Germanic elements 'hlud' meaning "famous" and 'hild' meaning "battle."

The Story of Clotilde

A queen from a thousand years ago, who changed the course of a kingdom, shares her name with the daughter you are about to welcome.

Clotilde is a name steeped in the history of the Franks, derived from the Germanic elements 'hlud,' meaning 'famous,' and 'hild,' meaning 'battle.' Its most prominent bearer was Saint Clotilde, queen to Clovis I, who was instrumental in his conversion to Christianity around 500 AD, profoundly shaping the future of France. This powerful name journeyed through European royalty, its noble resonance echoing across centuries.

Imagining your child with the name Clotilde conjures an image of quiet strength and unwavering purpose. It’s a name that feels grounded, solid, like you can lean on it. When you first speak it aloud, testing its sound in the quiet of your home, it resonates with a noble heritage. You envision your daughter facing challenges with a discerning mind and a resilient spirit, knowing that this name carries the echo of a queen’s influence.

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

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

Famous Namesakes

  • Saint Clotilde

    Queen of the Franks, instrumental in conversion toChristianity

Personality Traits

StrongResilientNobleIntelligent

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#36 in 1924

Total Births

1,013

First Recorded

1885

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