Clotilde

Clotilde is the Romance form of the name Clotichilda or Chlothildis. The name translates as 'the loud warrior', 'the famous warrior woman', or 'the renowned heroine'.

What does the name Clotilde mean?

The name Clotilde, consisting of two parts, is the Romance variant of Clotichilda or Chlothildis. It means 'the loud warrior', 'the famous warrior woman', or 'the renowned heroine'. The roots of the name lie in Old High German, where it is composed of the elements hlut, meaning 'loud', 'known', or 'famous', and hiltja, meaning 'the fight', 'the warrior', 'the hero', or 'the champion'. The name gained fame through Saint Chlothilde, the second wife of King Clovis I of the Franks, who helped him convert to Christianity and was later canonized. Variations of the name include Klothilde, Klotilde, Klotild, Clotilda, Chlothilde, Clothilde, Klithilde, and Glotthilde.

Where does the name Clotilde come from?

The name Clotilde has its roots in Old High German and means 'the loud warrior'. The word components consist of hlut, meaning 'loud', 'known', or 'famous', and hiltja, which refers to 'the fight', 'the warrior', 'the hero', or 'the champion'. It is found in various languages, including French, Italian, Portuguese, Romansh, and Spanish.

How do you pronounce Clotilde?

The pronunciation of Clotilde is typically two to three syllables. It is pronounced as 'Klo-til-de' [kloˈtɪldə] or in French 'Klo-til(d)'. The emphasis is usually on the second syllable. The dark 'o' at the beginning gives the name a sonorous depth. The ending -ilde combines softness with a historical weight, making Clotilde appear traditional and dignified – striking, elegant, and strong in character.

When is the name day of Clotilde?

The name day for Clotilde is celebrated on June 4th as well as on June 3rd.

Popularity

In Germany, Clotilde is a rather rare first name. In 2021, it ranked 5,220th on the list of the most common female first names. Its highest ranking was in 2012 at 3,656th. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times as a first name, placing it 8,310th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,235th.

Nicknames & pet names

Oti / Tilde / Tildi

Famous people

• Clotilde Anna Maria Galli (Italian actress)
• Clotilde Arias (Peruvian composer)
• Clotilde Barth (theater actress from Germany)
• Clotilde Coulombe (Canadian musician)
• Clotilde Courau (French actress)
• Clotilde Fasolis (Italian alpine ski racer)
• Clotilde Graves (Irish writer)
• Clotilde Hesme (French actress)
• Clotilde Kainerstorfer (composer from Austria)
• Clotilde Mollet (French actress)
• Clotilde Rosa (Portuguese composer)
• Clotilde Rullaud (musician from France)
• Clotilde Tambroni (Italian linguist)
• Clotilde von Derp (dancer from Germany)
• Kristin Clotilde Darnell (American model)
• Teresa Clotilde Del Riego (British composer)