Clemence
/K-L-EY-M-AA-N-S/
Clemency, the gentleness and merciful softness that tempers power with kindness. From the Latin clementia (mildness, leniency), it names the disposition to forgive and to deal lightly with others. A French virtue-name carried in both religious and secular families for its grace and calm.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Clemence is a Christian girl name of French origin, meaning “Clemency, the gentleness and merciful softness that tempers power with kindness. From the Latin clementia (mildness, leniency), it names the disposition to forgive and to deal lightly with others. A French virtue-name carried in both religious and secular families for its grace and calm.”.
Clemence is a girl's name of French origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Clemency, the gentleness and merciful softness that tempers power with kindness. From the Latin clementia (mildness, leniency), it names the disposition to forgive and to deal lightly with others. A French virtue-name carried in both religious and secular families for its grace and calm." and belongs to the Peace cluster — names meaning calm, serenity, and inner stillness.
Common among French, American, European families, Clemence carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Clemence
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Clemence lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
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See Clemence's saint & feast day →What does Clemence's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Clemence resonates in either tradition.
Clemence's destiny number is 33 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Clemence's full reading →
Does Clemence go with your family's names?
Clemence breaks into 7 sounds: /K-L-EY-M-AA-N-S/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Clemence sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Clemence beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Clemence — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Clemence
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Christian girl names that open with the same syllables as Clemence
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Common questions about Clemence
What does the name Clemence mean?
Clemence means "Clemency, the gentleness and merciful softness that tempers power with kindness. From the Latin clementia (mildness, leniency), it names the disposition to forgive and to deal lightly with others. A French virtue-name carried in both religious and secular families for its grace and calm.." It is a girl name of French origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Clemence a boy or girl name?
Clemence is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Clemence?
Clemence is of French origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among French, American, European families.
Is Clemence a Christian name?
Yes. Clemence is a girl name traditionally used in Christian families, of French origin.
What does Clemence mean in French?
Clemence originates from French, where it means "Clemency, the gentleness and merciful softness that tempers power with kindness. From the Latin clementia (mildness, leniency), it names the disposition to forgive and to deal lightly with others. A French virtue-name carried in both religious and secular families for its grace and calm.."
What are common nicknames for Clemence?
Common short forms of Clemence include Clemi, Clem.
What is the numerology of Clemence?
Clemence has a Pythagorean destiny number of 33 — the master teacher — unconditional love in action.
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