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Clyde

klahyd

Popularity

#728

stable

Letters

5

Syllables

1

Origin

Scottish

Total Births

148,567

Peak Year

#3,164 in 1920

First Recorded

1880

Style

Vintage, Nature-Inspired

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Clyde is a Scottish name derived from the River Clyde, a major river in Scotland. It evokes associations with the river's strength and beauty.

Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Clyde Tombaugh

    American astronomer, discovered Pluto in 1930

  • Clyde Drexler

    Hall of Fame American basketball player

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Personality Traits

DependableStrongNature-lovingCalm

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