Find out how popular the first name Cloee has been for the last 20 years (from 2000 to 2019) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Cloee by gender

Based on the last 20 years of data, Cloee is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2019, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Cloee.

The history of the first name Cloee

The name Cloee is a relatively modern anglicized variation of the French name Chloe, which itself has its origins in the Greek name Khloe. Khloe is derived from the Greek word "khloros" meaning "green shoot" or "blooming," alluding to the fresh and vibrant nature associated with the name.

Chloe was a fairly common name among ancient Greeks, appearing in several literary works from that era. One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the works of the Greek poet Sappho, who lived around 600 BCE. In her poetry, Sappho refers to a woman named Chloe, suggesting the name's usage during that time period.

As the name spread throughout the Mediterranean region, it was adopted by the Romans, who Latinized the spelling to "Chloe." The name appears in various Roman writings, including the works of the poet Ovid and the philosopher Plutarch.

During the Middle Ages, the name Chloe fell out of widespread use in Europe but remained popular in certain regions of Greece and the Byzantine Empire. It wasn't until the Renaissance period that the name regained popularity across Europe, particularly in France and England.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Cloee was Cloee Morlaye, a French Renaissance poet born in the early 16th century. Another notable figure was Cloee Vigee Le Brun, a celebrated French painter who lived from 1755 to 1842 and was known for her portraits of Marie Antoinette and other members of the French nobility.

In the 19th century, the name Cloee gained traction in English-speaking countries, often spelled as "Chloe." One prominent individual with this spelling was the British author and feminist Chloe Camilla Cloee Coade, who lived from 1857 to 1932 and wrote several novels exploring themes of women's rights and social justice.

Another notable figure was the American actress Cloee Sevigny, born in 1974, who gained critical acclaim for her roles in independent films such as "Kids" and "Boys Don't Cry."

While the name Cloee has its roots in ancient Greek culture, its modern anglicized form reflects the ongoing evolution and adaptation of names across different languages and societies throughout history.

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