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Clotilde

Girl name · Mexican

Meaningfamous in battle · Germanic

Clotilde 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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  • GenerationClotilde peaked in 1885, which makes it a Victorian-era favorite, the kind of name you'd find on a great-great-grandparent.
  • HistoryClotilde first shows up in US birth records in 1885, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 140 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1885–2025

05010018851920196020002015

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

About the name Clotilde

Clotilde 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 1880s, 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 Clotilde

What does the name Clotilde mean?

Clotilde 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 Clotilde?

Clotilde 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 Clotilde a boy or girl name?

Clotilde is a girl name.

How popular is the name Clotilde?

Clotilde is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2015. It peaked at #608 in 1885, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What names are similar to Clotilde?

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

What should I know before naming my baby Clotilde?

Clotilde 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.