Clotilda

Clotilda is the English variant of the name Clotilde, which in turn is a Romance form of the Old High German names Clotichilda or Chlothildis. The German translation of the name means 'the famous warrior', 'the loud fighter', or 'the renowned heroine'.

What does the name Clotilda mean?

The first name Clotilda is derived from Clotilde, a Romance form of the Old High German name Clotichilda or Chlothildis. The German meaning includes terms like 'the famous warrior', 'the loud fighter', and 'the renowned heroine'. The roots of this girl's name can be found in the Old High German language, derived from the words hlut, meaning 'loud', 'known', or 'famous', and hiltja, which stands for 'the fight', 'the warrior', 'the hero', or 'the champion'. The name gained popularity through Saint Chlothilde, the second wife of King Clovis I of the Franks, as she helped him convert to Christianity and was later canonized. Other forms of the name include Klothilde, Klotilde, Klotild, Chlothilde, Clothilde, Klithilde, and Glotthilde.

Where does the name Clotilda come from?

The name Clotilda has its roots in Old High German and means 'the famous warrior'. The components of the word consist of hlut, meaning 'loud', 'known', or 'famous', and hiltja, which refers to 'the fight', 'the warrior', 'the hero', or 'the champion'. The language from which the name originates is English.

How do you pronounce Clotilda?

The sound structure of Clotilda resembles other variants but has a slightly more open progression. In pronunciation, the name is usually rendered as 'Klo-til-da' [kloˈtɪlda]. It begins with a stable and clear structure that immediately provides a sense of grounding. The open-sounding '-da' at the end allows for a softer resolution compared to closed endings, giving the name a balanced effect - firm at the beginning and gentle in the fade-out.

When is the name day of Clotilda?

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

Popularity

In Germany, Clotilda is a rather rare first name. In 2010, it ranked 2,348th among the most common female first names. Between 2010 and 2024, Clotilda was given less than ten times in Germany, placing it at 9,410th. In the last ten years, no child has received this name. Information on the global popularity and ranking of Clotilda in various countries can be found in the corresponding name charts.

Famous people

• Amelia Clotilda Jennings (poet from Canada)