Clemmie

Meaning of Clemmie

Clemmie, pronounced KLEM-ee, is a delightful unisex choice with roots in the Latin Clementius, meaning “merciful” or “gentle,” and carries that same warm embrace today. Once a charming staple in early 20th-century Alabama—where Clemmie popped up regularly on local birth charts—it evokes vintage appeal without feeling stuffy. Whether as a spirited nod to Clementine or a stand-alone spark of kindness, Clemmie rolls off the tongue like a soft breeze, fitting just as comfortably on a boy as on a girl. With its playful yet sincere tone, this name offers parents a touch of old-world grace leavened by modern versatility—proof that sometimes the sweetest gems are those rediscovered and polished anew.

Pronunciation

English

  • Pronunced as KLEM-ee (/klɛmi/)

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Notable People Named Clemmie

Clemmie Dixon Spangler Jr. was an American billionaire businessman who owned National Gypsum and served as president of the University of North Carolina.
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