Girl
Latin
4 syllables
Clementine
KLEM-en-teen
/ˈklɛm.ən.tiːn/
"Merciful and gentle" — a name of sunlit warmth, as charming as the fruit it shares its name with
Clementine is the French feminine form of the Latin Clemens meaning mild, merciful, or gentle. It was widely used in 19th-century France and England and is associated with Clementine Churchill, wife of Winston Churchill. The American folk song Oh My Darling, Clementine brought the name into popular culture. After decades of rarity, it has been rising strongly since 2010 as part of the vintage revival.
Quick Facts
Letters10
SyllablesClem · en · tine
GenderGirl
OriginLatin
Root WordClemens
MeaningMild, merciful, gentle
PopularityUncommon
Peak Year1905
Trend
↑ Rising
Name DayNovember 23
Nicknames
ClemClemmieTinaClemmy
About the Name Clementine
Clementine means mild, merciful, or gentle, from the Latin clemens. It is the French feminine form of Clement.
The clementine fruit was named after Father Clément Rodier, who cultivated it in 19th-century Algeria. The name and the fruit share the same Latin root meaning gentle.
Yes, Clementine has been rising strongly since 2010, re-entering the US top 500 as part of a broader vintage name revival. It is considered one of the most fashionable long-form names for girls.
Clem and Clemmie are the most popular nicknames, both warm and playful contrasts to the stately full name.
Clementine Rose, Clementine Jane, and Clementine Pearl are lovely vintage combinations with a Victorian feel.
Clementine Churchill was the wife of British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. She was widely regarded as a brilliant political partner and influential figure in her own right during World War II.
Personality of Clementine
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Clementine
Creativity
82%
Elegance
86%
Independence
74%
Intelligence
78%
Strength
68%
Warmth
90%
Famous People Named Clementine
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Clementine Churchill
Wife of Winston Churchill, renowned for her political acumen and support during World War II
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Clementine (folk song)
Classic American folk ballad Oh My Darling Clementine, popularized in the 1880s
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Clementine Ford
Australian writer and feminist activist known for her commentary on gender and culture
Middle Names for Clementine
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Clementine
Clementine Rose
Clementine Jane
Clementine Alice
Clementine Mae
Clementine Pearl
Clementine Grace
Clementine Violet
Clementine Harriet
Clementine Eliza
Clementine Augusta
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History of Clementine
1800s
Clementine widely used in France and England, borne by aristocratic families
1880s
Oh My Darling Clementine becomes one of America's most loved folk songs
1885
Clementine Hozier born, later to become Clementine Churchill, one of Britain's most admired political wives
2010
Clementine begins a strong comeback in the US top 1000 as vintage names surge in popularity
Numerology & Symbolism of Clementine
1
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
6
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Libra
3
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Tangerine
💎
Lucky Stone
Citrine
🌸
Lucky Flower
Orange Blossom
Clementine Around the World
How Clementine is written in different languages and scripts
كليمنتين
Arabic
クレメンタイン
Japanese
Клементина
Russian
클레멘타인
Korean
克莱曼婷
Chinese
Κλεμεντίνη
Greek
क्लेमेंटाइन
Hindi
קלמנטין
Hebrew
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