Clyde
Meaning of Clyde
The name Clyde is a classic male name with deep roots and historical significance. Originating from the River Clyde in Scotland, it carries connotations of natural beauty and strength. The name is pronounced as KLIED (/klaɪd/) in English and has seen various levels of popularity over the years in the United States. Notably, Clyde reached its peak usage in the early 20th century, particularly around the 1920s, where it was consistently ranked within the top 100 names for boys. In recent years, it has experienced a resurgence, reflecting a growing trend towards vintage and timeless names. The name Clyde also evokes cultural associations, such as the infamous American outlaw Clyde Barrow of Bonnie and Clyde fame, adding a touch of historical intrigue to its charm. Despite fluctuations in popularity over decades, Clyde remains a strong and enduring choice for parents seeking a name with both heritage and character.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as KLIED (/klaɪd/)
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Notable People Named Clyde
| Clyde William Tombaugh was an American astronomer known for discovering Pluto in 1930 and advocating for the study of unidentified flying objects. |
| Clyde Kennard was an American Korean War veteran and civil rights leader who fought against segregation in education in the 1950s. |
| Clyde Edwards-Helaire is an American football running back for the Kansas City Chiefs, known for his college career at LSU and being a first-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. |
| Clyde Edward Pangborn, also known as "Upside-Down Pangborn," was an American aviator and barnstormer who achieved fame for his aerial stunts and completed the first non-stop flight across the Pacific Ocean in 1931. |
| Clyde Beatty was a renowned animal trainer, zoo owner, and circus mogul who rose to fame as one of the most famous circus performers and animal trainers in the world. |
| Clyde Leroy Sukeforth, also known as "Sukey", was an influential figure in baseball, best known for scouting and signing Jackie Robinson to the Brooklyn Dodgers and for his role in acquiring Roberto Clemente for the Pittsburgh Pirates. |
| Clyde Lanham Hurley, Jr. was a renowned trumpeter from the big band era, known for his fat tone and hard-driving style, born in Fort Worth, Texas. |
| Sir Clyde Leopold Walcott was a highly successful West Indian cricketer and a prominent cricket administrator. |
| Clyde Kluckhohn was an influential American anthropologist and social theorist, renowned for his extensive ethnographic research among the Navajo and his significant contributions to the development of cultural theory in American anthropology. |
| Clyde Edward Lovellette, an American professional basketball player, was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1988 and achieved the unique feat of playing on an NCAA championship team, Olympics gold medal basketball team, and NBA championship squad. |
| Clyde Caldwell is an American fantasy illustrator known for his depictions of strong and alluring female characters. |
| Clyde Lorrain Cowan Jr was an American physicist known for co-discovering the neutrino in 1956 with Frederick Reines, who later received the Nobel Prize in Physics for their work. |
| Clyde Clauthen Mayes Jr. is a retired American professional basketball player who played in the NBA and in Europe for 12 years, primarily as a power forward. |
| Clyde Cyril Best is a Bermudian former football player known for being one of the first black players in First Division football in England and for his successful tenure as a striker for West Ham United. |
| Clyde Samuel Kilby was an American writer and English professor, renowned for his scholarship on the Inklings, particularly J. R. R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis, and for founding the Marion E. Wade Center at Wheaton College for the study of the Inklings and their influences. |
