Clove - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Clove \c-lo-

is of Old French and Latin origin, and its meaning is "nail". Name of the spice that comes from the Latin word "clavus" meaning "nail", which the clove flower resembles. Also a short form of Clover.

For more information, see also the related name Anise.

Baby names that sound like Clove are Cleva and Kalifa. Other similar baby names are Cloe, Kloe, Cloey, Clo, Clare, Cleone, Love, Cole and Olive.

Clove is an uncommon first name for women and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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