Clementine

Clementine meaning and name origin

Clementine \c-lementi-ne, cl(e)-men-tine\ as a girl's name is of Latin origin, and the meaning of Clementine is "merciful". Feminine diminutive of Clement with the French ending -ine. Clementine (or Clementina, the Latinate form) was the name of the 11000 virgins supposedly martyred with Saint Clementina in the fourth century AD. First used in the 19th century. The Clementine fruit got its name from Father Clement Rodier, who bred it in 1902. There is also a well-known song called "Oh My Darling Clementine". Winston Churchill's wife was named Clementine.

Clementine has 13 variant forms: Clem, Clemence, Clemency, Clementia, Clementina, Clementya, Clementyna, Clementyn, Clemmie, Clemmy, Klementijna, Klementina and Klementyna.

Baby names that sound like Clementine are Klementine and Clemencia.

View a list of the 3 names that reference Clementine.

Popularity of Clementine

Clementine is a very popular first name for women (#1380 out of 4276) but an uncommon surname or last name for all people. (1990 U.S. Census)

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