The nameClémence
Clémence is a French name of mercy, quietly rising in England.
- Girl's name
- French
Meaning
Clémence comes from the Latin clementia, "mercy, gentleness".
Origin
French, from Latin.
History
In England and Wales Clemence reached 1184th place in 2012. In the United States its best rank is 881st, in 1890.
Clémence in other languages
Clémence is mostly French. It is Clemency in English, rare, Clemenza in Italian, Clemencia in Spanish and Klementyna in Polish.
Nicknames for Clémence
The most common nicknames for Clémence: Clem.
Did you know?
- Clémence Poésy played Fleur Delacour in the Harry Potter films.
Famous people named Clémence
- Clémence Poésy, actress
Popularity of the name Clémence
Clémence in the United States
Clémence was most popular in the United States in the 1910s, with 273 births over the decade, 29% of all recorded babies named Clémence. Its rise began around 1886, and it peaked in 1917. Half of all babies named Clémence in the United States were born before 1920, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
Clémence in France
Clémence was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 21,045 births over the decade, 23% of all recorded babies named Clémence. Half of all babies named Clémence in France were born before 1998. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 790 births a year on average, against 1,306 in the five years before.
Clémence in Belgium
Clémence in Switzerland
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Clémence mean?
Clémence comes from the Latin clementia, "mercy, gentleness".
What is the origin of the name Clémence?
French, from Latin.
Is Clémence a girl's or a boy's name?
Clémence is a girl's name. In the United States, 56% of the babies named Clémence are girls.
What are common nicknames for Clémence?
The most common nicknames for Clémence are Clem.
Who are famous people named Clémence?
Clémence Poésy, actress.