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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Famous battle
- Origin
- Germanic (via French)
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- kloh-TEELD
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.
How to Pronounce Clotilde
kloh-TEELDIPA /kloʊtiːld/
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.
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FAQ
What does the name Clotilde mean?
Famous battle. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Clotilde?
Clotilde is pronounced kloh-TEELD (IPA: /kloʊtiːld/).
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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