Clover

At a Glance: Name: Clover – Meaning: the clover plant (Old English clafre), popularly linked to luck – Origin: English – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: KLOH-ver

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Clover takes its name directly from the clover plant, tracing back to the Old English word clafre and popularly linked to luck. It's an English-origin, gender-neutral name, pronounced KLOH-ver, with a free-spirited, boho style. The meaning is right there in the word — no digging required.

Meaning & Origin of Clover

Meaning: The clover plant (old english clafre), popularly linked to luck.

Origin: English.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Clover

Phonetic: KLOH-ver   IPA: /ˈkloʊvər/

Popularity of Clover

Clover ranked #618 on the SSA's 2024 list, given to 482 babies — and per SSA records going back to 1897, that's also its highest rank on the books.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1897–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Clover mean?

The clover plant (old english clafre), popularly linked to luck. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Clover)

How do you pronounce Clover?

Clover is pronounced KLOH-ver (IPA: /ˈkloʊvər/).

Is Clover a popular name right now?

Clover is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #618 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1897–2024.)

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