The nameClementine
Clementine is a girl's name of Latin origin meaning "merciful". Sweet and old-fashioned, it is rising in Britain.
- Girl's name
- Latin
- Feast day
Meaning
Clementine comes from the Latin clemens, "merciful, gentle".
Origin
Latin, through French. The clementine fruit was named after Brother Clément, who is said to have created it in Algeria around 1900.
History
The American folk song Oh My Darling, Clementine made the name famous. Clementine Churchill, wife of Winston Churchill, is a famous bearer. It reached the top 180 in England and Wales.
Did you know?
- The clementine fruit is named after Brother Clément, a French monk who grew it in Algeria around 1900.
Famous people named Clementine
- Clementine Churchill
- Clementine Ford, actress
- Clémentine Autain, politician
Popularity of the name Clementine
Clementine in the United States
Clementine was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 2,970 births over the decade, 23% of all recorded babies named Clementine. Its rise began around 1910, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Clementine in the United States were born before 1979, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 557 births a year on average, against 393 in the five years before.
Clementine in the United Kingdom
Clementine was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2020s, with 1,571 births over the decade, 47% of all recorded babies named Clementine. Its rise began around 2000, and it peaked in 2021. Half of all babies named Clementine in the United Kingdom were born before 2019, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 276 births a year on average, against 163 in the five years before.
Clementine in France
Clementine in Belgium
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Clementine
Names from the same generation as Clementine, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Clementine mean?
Clementine comes from the Latin clemens, "merciful, gentle".
What is the origin of the name Clementine?
Latin, through French. The clementine fruit was named after Brother Clément, who is said to have created it in Algeria around 1900.
Is Clementine a girl's or a boy's name?
Clementine is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Clementine?
In 2024, Clementine was the 478th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 645 births.
What are the variants of the name Clementine?
Variants and related names of Clementine include Clement.
What are good sibling names for Clementine?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Lyra, Aurelia, Rosalie and Leona for a sister, Remy, August, Augustine and Caius for a brother.
Who are famous people named Clementine?
Clementine Churchill; Clementine Ford, actress; Clémentine Autain, politician.