MallowbyNames

Clotee

KLOH-tee · Of uncertain origin; possibly a variant of Clotilda or a diminutive of Clotilde, meaning 'famous battle'.

Peak popularity
1929
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Clotee since 1913

Babies named Clotee per year in U.S. Social Security records.

51015192019602000Most births 1926Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1910s33
1920s92
1930s52
1940s21
1950s5
1960s0
1970s0
1980s0
1990s0
2000s0
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Clotee is a rare feminine name that saw its brief moment of use in the early 20th century, with the first recorded instance in 1913 and a peak in 1929. Its trajectory has been stable with very low usage since, and it never appeared in the national top 1000. The name's origins are unclear, but it is likely an English diminutive or variant of Clotilde or Clotilda, both of which have Germanic roots meaning 'famous battle'. Clotee has no recorded top states of popularity, reflecting its scattered and infrequent use. Today, it remains a curiosity for those interested in vintage or obscure names.

Clotee is a rare given name of uncertain derivation. It may be a diminutive or variant of Clotilde (from Germanic *hlūd 'famous' and *hild 'battle') or related to Clotilda, though no direct lineage is confirmed. Its peak usage occurred in the 1920s, with scattered records before and after, and it has remained very rare since.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Clo

Variants: Clotee, Clotie

Sibling names for Clotee

Names that share Clotee's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Clotee mean?
The meaning of Clotee is uncertain. It may be a diminutive of Clotilde or Clotilda, names derived from Germanic elements meaning 'famous' and 'battle', but this connection is not firmly established.
How popular is the name Clotee?
Clotee has never ranked in the US Top 1000. It was first recorded in 1913, peaked in 1929, and remains very rare.
Is Clotee a boy or girl name?
Clotee is used almost exclusively for girls.