Clotilde
/K-L-OW-T-IY-L-D/
Famous in battle, a name from the Frankish warrior aristocracy that became permanently associated with the woman who brought an entire kingdom to Christianity — Clotilde, princess of Burgundy, bore the skepticism of her husband Clovis with unhurried patience and prayed without ceasing until his dramatic conversion at the battle of Tolbiac, when he was baptized at Rheims with three thousand of his warriors
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Clotilde is a Christian girl name of Germanic origin, meaning “Famous in battle, a name from the Frankish warrior aristocracy that became permanently associated with the woman who brought an entire kingdom to Christianity — Clotilde, princess of Burgundy, bore the skepticism of her husband Clovis with unhurried patience and prayed without ceasing until his dramatic conversion at the battle of Tolbiac, when he was baptized at Rheims with three thousand of his warriors”.
Clotilde is a girl's name of Germanic origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Famous in battle, a name from the Frankish warrior aristocracy that became permanently associated with the woman who brought an entire kingdom to Christianity — Clotilde, princess of Burgundy, bore the skepticism of her husband Clovis with unhurried patience and prayed without ceasing until his dramatic conversion at the battle of Tolbiac, when he was baptized at Rheims with three thousand of his warriors" and belongs to the Courage cluster — names for children who will grow into bold, fearless hearts.
Common among French, European families, Clotilde 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 Clotilde
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. Clotilde lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Clotilde's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Clotilde's saint & feast day →What does Clotilde'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 Clotilde resonates in either tradition.
Clotilde's destiny number is 8 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Clotilde's full reading →
Does Clotilde go with your family's names?
Clotilde breaks into 7 sounds: /K-L-OW-T-IY-L-D/. 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 Clotilde 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 Clotilde beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Clotilde — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Clotilde
If Clotilde 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 Clotilde
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Common questions about Clotilde
What does the name Clotilde mean?
Clotilde means "Famous in battle, a name from the Frankish warrior aristocracy that became permanently associated with the woman who brought an entire kingdom to Christianity — Clotilde, princess of Burgundy, bore the skepticism of her husband Clovis with unhurried patience and prayed without ceasing until his dramatic conversion at the battle of Tolbiac, when he was baptized at Rheims with three thousand of his warriors." It is a girl name of Germanic origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Clotilde a boy or girl name?
Clotilde is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Clotilde?
Clotilde is of Germanic origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among French, European families.
Is Clotilde a Christian name?
Yes. Clotilde is a girl name traditionally used in Christian families, of Germanic origin.
What does Clotilde mean in Germanic?
Clotilde originates from Germanic, where it means "Famous in battle, a name from the Frankish warrior aristocracy that became permanently associated with the woman who brought an entire kingdom to Christianity — Clotilde, princess of Burgundy, bore the skepticism of her husband Clovis with unhurried patience and prayed without ceasing until his dramatic conversion at the battle of Tolbiac, when he was baptized at Rheims with three thousand of his warriors."
What are common nicknames for Clotilde?
Common short forms of Clotilde include Cloti, Clot.
What is the numerology of Clotilde?
Clotilde has a Pythagorean destiny number of 8 — material mastery and executive power.
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