Chloe
English · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Chloe
# Chloe
The name Chloe comes from the Greek word "chloē" (χλόη), meaning "green shoot" or "young green plant," symbolizing springtime and fertility.
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Etymology
# Chloe
The name Chloe comes from the Greek word "chloē" (χλόη), meaning "green shoot" or "young green plant," symbolizing springtime and fertility. The name is primarily used in Christian-influenced Western cultures, with particular popularity in English-speaking countries, France, and Greece, though it has no specific religious significance beyond its adoption by Christian communities.
Chloe currently ranks #23 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2009.
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