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Cleotilde

Girl name · Mexican

Meaningfamous in battle · Germanic

Cleotilde is a Mexican girl name meaning “famous in battle”, with Germanic roots. Germanic names were often built from two words, such as strength, protection or fame, joined into one. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • Hidden namesLook closely: Cleotilde has the name Cleo hiding inside it.
  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Cleotilde would score 12 points.
  • GenerationCleotilde peaked in 1903, which makes it a Greatest Generation name, think great-grandparents.
  • HistoryCleotilde first shows up in US birth records in 1894, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 131 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1894–2025

015.53118941920196020002020

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Cleotilde

Cleotilde is a girl name of Mexican origin meaning “famous in battle”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It was most fashionable in the 1900s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Mexican names

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Questions about the name Cleotilde

What does the name Cleotilde mean?

Cleotilde means “famous in battle” and comes from Germanic. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Louise (“famous warrior”), Louisa (“famous warrior”), Rudy (“famous wolf”) and Luisa (“famous warrior”).

What is the origin of the name Cleotilde?

Cleotilde is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Germanic. Other Mexican names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Emma (“whole, universal”), Amelia (“work, industrious”) and Mia (“possibly beloved”).

Is Cleotilde a boy or girl name?

Cleotilde is a girl name.

How popular is the name Cleotilde?

Cleotilde is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2020. It peaked at #1,318 in 1903, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What names are similar to Cleotilde?

If you like Cleotilde, you might also like Louise, Louisa, Rudy and Luisa.

What should I know before naming my baby Cleotilde?

Cleotilde is a Mexican girl name meaning “famous in battle”, with Germanic roots. Germanic names were often built from two words, such as strength, protection or fame, joined into one. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.