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Cletus
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Cletus.
Primary meaning
Summoned; from Greek "kletos"
Pronunciation: KLEE-tus
Profile summary
Papal name; Saint Cletus. The current meaning shown for this name is Summoned; from Greek "kletos". The catalog pronunciation is listed as KLEE-tus. This profile is also connected to nearby variants in the current catalog, including Cletus. Cletus appears in boy naming lists and classic style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Cletus is currently cataloged under Greek origin, and this page describes its meaning as Summoned; from Greek "kletos".
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Greek origin and Greek-language usage in the current library.
Usage note
In this catalog, Cletus is grouped as a classic boy name. Related forms for this profile include Cletus. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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