Clive Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Clive Name at a Glance

Name	Clive
Meaning	Cliff. Lives at the cliffs. From an English surname and place name. Famous bearer 18th century British soldier and statesman Robert Clive was known as 'Clive of India'.Lives at the cliffs.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Clive Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Clive means “Cliff. Lives at the cliffs. From an English surname and place name. Famous bearer 18th century British soldier and statesman Robert Clive was known as 'Clive of India'.Lives at the cliffs”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Clive Name Origin

Our database records Clive under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Clive a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Clive is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Clive

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