Clementine
Clementine: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈklɛməntaɪn/ · /ˈklɛməntiːn/
Meaning and origin of Clementine
Root meaning: “merciful”
- A female given name from Latin; feminine of Clement.
Etymology
From French Clémentine, from Latin Clēmentīna, from Clēmens (genitive Clēmentis), from clēmens (“merciful”). By surface analysis, Clement + -ine (feminine suffix). Doublet of Clementina.
How popular is Clementine?
Since 1880, 13,676 girls in the U.S. have been named Clementine. Its highest rank for girls was #363 in 1882. In 2025 it ranked #456 for girls, with 676 babies given the name.
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Clementine FAQ
What does the name Clementine mean?
Clementine traces back to a root meaning "merciful". A female given name from Latin; feminine of Clement. From French Clémentine, from Latin Clēmentīna, from Clēmens (genitive Clēmentis), from clēmens (“merciful”). By surface analysis, Clement + -ine (feminine suffix). Doublet of Clementina.
What is the origin of the name Clementine?
Clementine is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Clementine?
Since 1880, 13,676 girls in the U.S. have been named Clementine. Its highest rank for girls was #363 in 1882. In 2025 it ranked #456 for girls, with 676 babies given the name.
Is Clementine a boy or girl name?
Clementine is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 13,676 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.