About the name Clementine
The folk song did Clementine no favours for most of the twentieth century, tying it to a drowned miner's daughter. It has finally shaken that off, helped by the citrus association and a general fondness for long names ending in -ine.
Clementine is a girl name of Latin origin, pronounced KLEM-en-tyne. On the NameRarity scale it scores 71 out of 100, which places it in the rare band — recognisable but seldom used. Distinctive without needing to be spelled out twice. Its strongest period was the steadily rising.
Name facts at a glance
How popular is Clementine?
Clementine sits at approximately #570 in recent US rankings. Roughly 14 people per million carry it — about 1 in 71,429. In a school of 1,000 pupils you would expect not to find a single one.
Famous people named Clementine
- Clementine ChurchillBritish public figure and wife of Winston Churchill
- Clementine FordAustralian writer and columnist
Spellings and variants of Clementine
Names similar to Clementine
Clement
KLEM-unt
Merciful, gentle
Camila
kah-MEE-lah
Young ceremonial attendant
Cassius
KASH-us
Hollow, from a Roman clan
Cecilia
seh-SEEL-yah
Blind, from the Roman family name Caecilius
Coraline
KOR-ah-line
Coral, or a blend of Cora and Caroline
Emily
EM-ih-lee
Rival, eager
Katherine
KATH-rin
Pure
Calliope
kah-LY-oh-pee
Beautiful voice
Clementine — frequently asked questions
What does the name Clementine mean?
Clementine means "Merciful, mild". It is a name of Latin origin, most often given to a girl.
How do you pronounce Clementine?
Clementine is pronounced KLEM-en-tyne, with 3 syllables.
How rare is the name Clementine?
Clementine scores 71 out of 100 on the NameRarity scale, which makes it rare. Roughly 1 in every 71,429 people carry it — about 14 per million.
What is the numerology number for Clementine?
Clementine carries the expression number 1, known as The Pioneer. Its soul urge number is 6 and its personality number is 22.
What is the lucky number and lucky colour for Clementine?
The lucky number for Clementine is 1 (with 10, 19, 28 also favourable), and its lucky colour is Sunlit Gold. The traditional lucky day is Sunday and the associated gemstone is Ruby.
Is Clementine a popular name?
Clementine currently sits around rank #570 in the United States, and its strongest period was the steadily rising.