Girl Name · Latin Origin
Clementine
Clementine — a girl name from the Latin tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. Its meaning, "Merciful, gentle", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Clementina is on your shortlist, Clementine belongs in the same conversation.
Clementine meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Merciful, gentle
Origin: Latin naming roots help connect Clementine to related Latin baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Clementine as C·L·E·M·E·N·T·I·N·E, with 10 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Clementine is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Clementine variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Clementinea, Clementinee, Clementiney, Clementin.
- Nicknames: Cleme and C.
- Middle names: Pair Clementine with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Clementine middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Clementina, Clemon, Clement, Clemente, Clemence — full picks on the sibling names for Clementine guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Clementine? Browse our names like Clementine guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Clementine
What does the name Clementine mean?
Clementine means "Merciful, gentle" and is of Latin origin.
What is the origin of Clementine?
Clementine originates in Latin naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Clementine?
Clementine has 10 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Clementine a boy's or girl's name?
Clementine is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Clementine in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Clementine sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Clementine?
Names that share Clementine's sound and style include Clementina, Clemon, Clement, Clemente, Clemence.
What middle names pair well with Clementine?
Good middle-name fits for Clementine pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Clementine is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Clementine is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Clementine?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Clementine share its rhythm without rhyming — Clementina, Clemon, Clement all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.