Clementine
/K-L-EH-M-AH-N-T-IY-N/
Gentle, merciful and ever forgiving, the feminine of Clement, from the Latin clemens (mild, lenient, compassionate), the quality of clemency a ruler shows in pardoning. The name praises a temperament of kindness and restraint, long cherished in France and carried by saints and noblewomen alike.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Clementine is a Christian girl name of Latin origin, meaning “Gentle, merciful and ever forgiving, the feminine of Clement, from the Latin clemens (mild, lenient, compassionate), the quality of clemency a ruler shows in pardoning. The name praises a temperament of kindness and restraint, long cherished in France and carried by saints and noblewomen alike.”.
Clementine is a girl's name of Latin origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Gentle, merciful and ever forgiving, the feminine of Clement, from the Latin clemens (mild, lenient, compassionate), the quality of clemency a ruler shows in pardoning. The name praises a temperament of kindness and restraint, long cherished in France and carried by saints and noblewomen alike." and belongs to the Peace cluster — names meaning calm, serenity, and inner stillness.
Common among French, European families, Clementine 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 Clementine
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. Clementine lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Clementine's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Clementine's saint & feast day →What does Clementine'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 Clementine resonates in either tradition.
Clementine's destiny number is 1 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Clementine's full reading →
Does Clementine go with your family's names?
Clementine breaks into 9 sounds: /K-L-EH-M-AH-N-T-IY-N/. 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 Clementine 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 Clementine beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Clementine — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Clementine
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From the same tradition
Other Christian girl names, common in French families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian girl names from the Peace cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian girl names that open with the same syllables as Clementine
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Common questions about Clementine
What does the name Clementine mean?
Clementine means "Gentle, merciful and ever forgiving, the feminine of Clement, from the Latin clemens (mild, lenient, compassionate), the quality of clemency a ruler shows in pardoning. The name praises a temperament of kindness and restraint, long cherished in France and carried by saints and noblewomen alike.." It is a girl name of Latin origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Clementine a boy or girl name?
Clementine is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Clementine?
Clementine is of Latin origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among French, European families.
Is Clementine a Christian name?
Yes. Clementine is a girl name traditionally used in Christian families, of Latin origin.
What does Clementine mean in Latin?
Clementine originates from Latin, where it means "Gentle, merciful and ever forgiving, the feminine of Clement, from the Latin clemens (mild, lenient, compassionate), the quality of clemency a ruler shows in pardoning. The name praises a temperament of kindness and restraint, long cherished in France and carried by saints and noblewomen alike.."
What are common nicknames for Clementine?
Common short forms of Clementine include Clemi, Clem.
What is the numerology of Clementine?
Clementine has a Pythagorean destiny number of 1 — leadership and pioneering spirit.
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