The nameClélie
Clélie is the French form of Cloelia, a heroine of ancient Rome.
- Girl's name
- Latin
Meaning
From the Latin Cloelia, the name of a Roman family.
Origin
Latin. According to tradition, Cloelia, a hostage of the Etruscans, escaped by swimming across the Tiber. Madeleine de Scudéry made her the heroine of a novel.
History
Found in France from the early 20th century but rare, Clélie has been given a little more since the 1980s and peaked in the late 2000s.
Popularity of the name Clélie
Clélie in France
Clélie was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 290 births over the decade, 26% of all recorded babies named Clélie. Half of all babies named Clélie in France were born before 2000.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Clélie mean?
From the Latin Cloelia, the name of a Roman family.
What is the origin of the name Clélie?
Latin. According to tradition, Cloelia, a hostage of the Etruscans, escaped by swimming across the Tiber. Madeleine de Scudéry made her the heroine of a novel.
Is Clélie a girl's or a boy's name?
Clélie is a girl's name.