Chloe - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Chloe \

is pronounced KLOH-ee. It is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "blooming". From Khloe, originally used in the classical period to symbolize the fertility goddess Demeter. May be connected with Chloris. Appears in the Bible, and as a name in literature, especially in the tale of Daphnis and Chloe, set to music by Ravel. Adopted by Puritans in the 17th century. Candice Bergen has a daughter named Chloe. Actresses Chloe Webb, Chloe Sevigny.

Chloe has 6 variant forms: Clo, Cloe, Cloey, Khloe, Khloey and Kloe.

For more information, see also the related name Clorinda.

Baby names that sound like Chloe are Cole, Gale, Cala, Cally, Callie, Calli, Calley, Callee, Cal, Calla, Cali, Caylie, Caylee, Caley, Cailie, Clea, Claea, Cleo, Clio, Colly, Collie, Kalie, Kalle, Kalee, Kyle, Kylie, Kilee, Kylee and Coley.

Chloe is a very common first name for women (#1137 out of 4276) but an uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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