Clothilde
/K-L-AA-TH-IH-L-D-EH/
Famous in battle, the French form of Clotilde, from the Germanic hlod (fame, renown) and hild (battle). It belongs to the Frankish queen, wife of Clovis, whose faith helped turn her husband and his kingdom to Christianity, binding the name to renown won in the great struggles of the age.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Clothilde is a Christian girl name of French origin, meaning “Famous in battle, the French form of Clotilde, from the Germanic hlod (fame, renown) and hild (battle). It belongs to the Frankish queen, wife of Clovis, whose faith helped turn her husband and his kingdom to Christianity, binding the name to renown won in the great struggles of the age.”.
Clothilde is a girl's name of French origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Famous in battle, the French form of Clotilde, from the Germanic hlod (fame, renown) and hild (battle). It belongs to the Frankish queen, wife of Clovis, whose faith helped turn her husband and his kingdom to Christianity, binding the name to renown won in the great struggles of the age." and belongs to the Courage cluster — names for children who will grow into bold, fearless hearts.
Common among French, European families, Clothilde 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 Clothilde
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. Clothilde lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
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See Clothilde's saint & feast day →What does Clothilde'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 Clothilde resonates in either tradition.
Clothilde's destiny number is 7 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Clothilde's full reading →
Does Clothilde go with your family's names?
Clothilde breaks into 8 sounds: /K-L-AA-TH-IH-L-D-EH/. 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 Clothilde 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 Clothilde beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Clothilde — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Clothilde
If Clothilde resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian girl names, common in French families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian girl names from the Courage cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian girl names that open with the same syllables as Clothilde
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Common questions about Clothilde
What does the name Clothilde mean?
Clothilde means "Famous in battle, the French form of Clotilde, from the Germanic hlod (fame, renown) and hild (battle). It belongs to the Frankish queen, wife of Clovis, whose faith helped turn her husband and his kingdom to Christianity, binding the name to renown won in the great struggles of the age.." It is a girl name of French origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Clothilde a boy or girl name?
Clothilde is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Clothilde?
Clothilde is of French origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among French, European families.
Is Clothilde a Christian name?
Yes. Clothilde is a girl name traditionally used in Christian families, of French origin.
What does Clothilde mean in French?
Clothilde originates from French, where it means "Famous in battle, the French form of Clotilde, from the Germanic hlod (fame, renown) and hild (battle). It belongs to the Frankish queen, wife of Clovis, whose faith helped turn her husband and his kingdom to Christianity, binding the name to renown won in the great struggles of the age.."
What are common nicknames for Clothilde?
Common short forms of Clothilde include Cloti, Clot.
What is the numerology of Clothilde?
Clothilde has a Pythagorean destiny number of 7 — introspection and spiritual wisdom.
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