Clementine
English · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Clementine
The name Clementine derives from the Latin name Clemens, meaning "mild," "merciful," or "clement," and is the feminine form of that masculine given name.
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Etymology
The name Clementine derives from the Latin name Clemens, meaning "mild," "merciful," or "clement," and is the feminine form of that masculine given name. It has been used primarily in Christian European cultures, particularly in French and English-speaking countries, with notable historical bearings including Saint Clement of Rome and the 19th-century French ship Clementine that became famous through the American folk song.
Clementine currently ranks #456 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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