Son of Hudde; son of Hugh
Name Profile
Clive
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Clive.
Primary meaning
From Old English "clif" meaning cliff
Pronunciation: KLIVE
Profile summary
English surname; Clive of India. The current meaning shown for this name is From Old English "clif" meaning cliff. The catalog pronunciation is listed as KLIVE. This profile is also connected to nearby variants in the current catalog, including Clive. Clive appears in boy naming lists and nature style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Clive is currently cataloged under English origin, and this page describes its meaning as From Old English "clif" meaning cliff.
Origin note
This profile is grouped under English origin and English-language usage in the current library.
Usage note
In this catalog, Clive is grouped as a nature boy name. Related forms for this profile include Clive. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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