Girl Name · French Origin
Clotilde
Clotilde is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a girl's name of French origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Considering Clotilde? It is a girl name, rooted in French naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Claudell.
Clotilde meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Clotilde has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: French naming roots help connect Clotilde to related French baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Clotilde as C·L·O·T·I·L·D·E, with 8 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Clotilde is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Clotilde variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Clotildea, Clotildee, Clotildey, Clotild.
- Nicknames: Clot and C.
- Middle names: Pair Clotilde with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Clotilde middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Claudell, Clide, Claude, Caldwell, Clyde — full picks on the sibling names for Clotilde guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Clotilde? Browse our names like Clotilde 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 Clotilde
What does the name Clotilde mean?
Clotilde has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Clotilde?
Clotilde originates in French naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Clotilde?
Clotilde has 8 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Clotilde a boy's or girl's name?
Clotilde is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Clotilde in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Clotilde sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Clotilde?
Names that share Clotilde's sound and style include Claudell, Clide, Claude, Caldwell, Clyde.
What middle names pair well with Clotilde?
Good middle-name fits for Clotilde pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Clotilde is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Clotilde is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Clotilde?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Clotilde share its rhythm without rhyming — Claudell, Clide, Claude all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.