Clotilda Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Clotilda Name at a Glance

Name	Clotilda
Meaning	Heroine. Famous battle. Derived from the Old German 'hloda' meaning loud or famous, and 'hildi' meaning battle. Famous bearer: 6th century saint Clotilda was married to King Clovis, and played a major role in his conversion to Christianity.
Origin	German
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Clotilda Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Clotilda means “Heroine. Famous battle. Derived from the Old German 'hloda' meaning loud or famous, and 'hildi' meaning battle. Famous bearer: 6th century saint Clotilda was married to King Clovis, and played a major role in his conversion to Christianity”. 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.

Clotilda Name Origin

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

Is Clotilda a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Clotilda

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