Clementine
Clementine is a girls' name of French origin meaning “mild, merciful.” It ranked #456 in the United States in 2025. Clementine comes from the Latin 'clemens' meaning 'merciful.
how do you pronounce Clementine?
KLEM-en-teen
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what does Clementine mean?
The name Clementine means “mild, merciful.” It comes from the French language tradition.
Clementine comes from the Latin 'clemens' meaning 'merciful.' It evokes the folk song 'Oh My Darling, Clementine' and has been revived by the vintage name trend, along with its citrus-fruit charm.
where does the name Clementine come from?
Wiktionary and Wikipedia agree Clementine is the French feminine form of Clement, from Latin Clemens (genitive Clementis), meaning merciful.
the history of Clementine
Wikipedia dates its use in English-speaking countries to the 19th century and notes its American associations with the folk ballad 'Oh My Darling, Clementine' and with the citrus fruit, itself named for Clément Rodier, the French missionary who first discovered and propagated the cultivar in Algeria.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #456 |
| 2024 | #474 |
| 2023 | #542 |
| 2022 | #559 |
| 2021 | #551 |
| 2020 | #603 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
what are the nicknames and variants of Clementine?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Clementine?
- Clementine Churchill (wife of Winston Churchill)
- Clementine (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind character)
- Clementine Ford (Australian author)
what names are similar to Clementine?
what names go well with Clementine?
Sibling names that share Clementine's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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