Cloe

The name Cloe (also known as Cloé and Cloë) represents a variation of Chloe and means 'young green' or 'the greening'. This name has its roots in the Ancient Greek word khlóē (χλόη), which means 'young green shoot'. In Greek mythology, Chloe is used as an epithet for the goddess Demeter.

What does the name Cloe mean?

Cloe, also spelled Cloé and Cloë, is a variant of the name Chloe and carries the meaning 'young green' or 'the greening', derived from the Ancient Greek khlóē (χλόη), which stands for 'young green shoot'. In Greek mythology, Chloe is a title associated with the goddess Demeter. This girl's name is particularly common in French-speaking areas. Notable bearers of the name include the German actress and voice actress Cloé Heinrich and the French writer Cloé Korman. Other variants of Chloe include Chlöe and Khloe.

Where does the name Cloe come from?

The name Cloe has an Ancient Greek origin and means 'young green' or 'the greening'.

How do you pronounce Cloe?

The sound quality and pronunciation of Cloe are soft and flowing, with the name being one to two syllables long. It is pronounced as 'Klo-e' [ˈkloːe] or [kloˈeː] and begins with a dark O sound. The open vowel sequence at the end gives the name a certain expansiveness. Cloe thus conveys a modern and clear impression – feminine and melodically balanced.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Cloe enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 2,358th in the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2020 at rank 1,593. In the last ten years, Cloe has been given as a first name approximately 130 times, placing it 2,105th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,357th.

Nicknames & pet names

Clo / Clodette / Cloi / Klo

Famous people

• Cloe And Holly Mackie (English actress)
• Cloe Bourgeois (character from the TV series 'Miraculous')
• Cloe Elmo (opera singer from Italy)
• Demeter Chloe (Greek goddess)