Clive
Meaning of Clive
Clive is a traditional masculine name with English origins. It is pronounced as KLIVE (/klaɪv/). Clive has variations, including Clyve. In the United States, it has been given to baby boys since the late 19th century. While not currently among the most popular names, Clive has maintained a steady usage over the years. It reached its peak popularity in the early 1960s when it ranked within the top 200 names for newborn boys. Clive carries an air of sophistication and charm, making it a timeless choice for parents seeking a classic name with British roots.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as KLIVE (/klaɪv/)
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Notable People Named Clive
| Clive Barker is a prominent English novelist, playwright, author, film director, and visual artist known for his influential horror writing and film adaptations. |
| Clive Owen is an English actor known for his work in film and television, including his acclaimed performance in the movie Closer. |
| Sir Clive Ronald Woodward is a former English rugby union player and coach, known for coaching the England team to victory in the 2003 Rugby World Cup. |
| Clive Michael Law was a Canadian publisher, author, and founder of Service Publications, known for his influential works on the Canadian military and his public service work with various government agencies. |
| Clive Michael Charles was a renowned English football player, coach, and television announcer, known for his impressive record of more than 400 wins as an NCAA coach. |
| Sir Clive Hubert Lloyd, CM, is a Guyanese-British former cricketer and renowned captain of the West Indies cricket team, known for leading his team to victory in two World Cups. |
| Clive Lythgoe was a prominent British classical pianist in the 1950s and 1960s, known for his popularity in the UK and the United States, often compared to Liberace. |
| Clive Harold Palmer was an English folk musician and banjoist, known for co-founding the Incredible String Band. |
| Clive Exton was a British screenwriter known for his work on the television series Poirot, Jeeves and Wooster, and Rosemary & Thyme. |
| Clive Morton was a renowned English actor known for portraying upper class English characters in various television and film productions, including roles in Laurence Olivier's Richard III, Doctor Who, and Rogue's Rock. |
| Clive Christian is a renowned British designer famous for his luxury kitchens and the creation of Clive Christian No. 1, the world's most expensive perfume. |
| Clive Griffin is a British soul vocalist famous for his hit duet "When I Fall in Love" with Celine Dion. |
| Clive William Barker was a South African football coach who led the national team to their only African Nations Cup title in 1996 and was the uncle of Steve Barker. |
| Clive Wood is a British actor known for his television roles in Press Gang, The Bill, London's Burning, and as King Henry I in The Pillars of the Earth, as well as for his stage and film appearances. |
| Clive McLean, also known as Oliver English and Clive McClean, was an English photographer and AVN Hall of Fame member recognized for his work at Hustler and Barely Legal. |
