Clemence

Clemence is the English as well as the French variant Clémence of the name Clementia, the feminine form of the Latin name Clemens. The first name conveys the meanings "the gentle one", "the mild one" or "the gracious one" and is derived from the Latin word clemens, meaning "gentle, mild".

What does the name Clemence mean?

Clemence represents an English and the French spelling Clémence, both of which trace back to Clementia, the feminine form of Clemens. The name stands for "the gentle one", "the mild one" or "the gracious one" and comes from the Latin clemens, meaning "gentle, mild". International variants of the name include Clemencia (Spanish), Clementina (Italian, Spanish, Portuguese), Clementine (German, English, French), Klementia (German), Klementina (Croatian, Slovenian), and Klementine (German, Latvian). The male counterpart in English and French is Clement.

Where does the name Clemence come from?

The origin of Clemence is Latin, with meanings such as "the gracious one" or "the mild one".

How do you pronounce Clemence?

The pronunciation of Clemence is compact and slightly elongated in the middle. The name is usually pronounced as "Kle-mans" [kleˈmɑ̃s] or "Kle-mens". It begins with a clear and stable initial syllable that immediately shows presence. The middle nasalization or densification gives the sound depth, while the ending remains controlled and closed. This results in a calm impression - structured, carried, and with a fine sonic density.

When is the name day of Clemence?

The name day for Clemence is celebrated on October 21.

Popularity

In Germany, Clemence is among the less common first names. In 2021, it ranked 5,220th on the list of the most popular female baby names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2015 with 1,798th place. Over the last ten years, Clemence has been chosen around 40 times as a first name, placing it 4,186th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,511th.

Nicknames & pet names

Clemi / Clé / Mence

Similar first names

Famous people

• Clemence Beikes (basketball player from France)
• Clemence Calvin (French long-distance runner)
• Clemence Dane (writer from England)
• Clemence de Grandval (French composer)
• Clemence Desrochers (German actress)
• Clémence Gautier (French actress, niece of Mylene Farmer)
• Clemence Housman (writer)
• Clemence Ollivier (American rugby player)
• Clemence Poesy (French actress)
• Clémence Poésy (actress)
• Clemence Royer (French philosopher)
• Clémence Saint-Preux (French singer)
• Clemence Saint-Preux (actress from France)
• Clemence Sophia Harned Lozier (physicist from the USA)