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At a Glance: Name: Clotilde – Meaning: famous battle – Origin: Germanic (via French) – Gender: primarily used for girls
Clotilde is a Germanic name that came into English by way of French, and it means "famous battle." It's a rare, old-fashioned pick today, the kind of name a parent chooses for its long history rather than its popularity.
Meaning & Origin of Clotilde
Meaning: Famous battle.
Origin: Germanic (via French).
Source: Wiktionary.
Popularity of Clotilde
Clotilde peaked at #613 in 1885, when 13 babies were given the name. By 2015, the latest year on record, it had slipped to #17026, with just 5 babies.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1885–2015.
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FAQ
What does the name Clotilde mean?
Famous battle. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Clotilde)
Is Clotilde a popular name right now?
Clotilde peaked at #613 in 1885 and is ranked #17026 as of 2015. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1885–2015.)
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