Cloelia

Cloelia is a Latin female first name that derives as the feminine form of Cloelius, an ancient Roman family name. Translated into English, the name means "the Praised" or "the Famous."

What does the name Cloelia mean?

Cloelia, as a Latin first name, is the feminine variant of Cloelius, a historical Roman family name. The English translation is "the Praised" or "the Famous." The origin of the name lies in the Latin word cluēre, which means "to be praised," "to be famous," and "to be celebrated." In Roman mythology, Cloelia is mentioned as a noble Roman woman who was handed over as a hostage to the Etruscan king Porsenna. After her escape, she was captured, but Porsenna released her due to her bravery. An alternative spelling of the name is Clelia.

Where does the name Cloelia come from?

The name Cloelia has its roots in Latin and Roman and carries the meaning "the Praised."

How do you pronounce Cloelia?

The pronunciation of Cloelia is characterized by an open, flowing sound with a gentle extension. It is generally pronounced as "Klo-e-li-a" [kloˈeːlia] and begins with a rounded, closed syllable that quickly opens. The consecutive vowels create a swinging, almost gliding sound movement, giving the name an elegant and soft note - harmonious, extended, and with a fine, continuous dynamic.

When is the name day of Cloelia?

The name day for Cloelia is celebrated on July 13.

Popularity

In Germany, Cloelia is among the rare first names and has not yet made it onto the German name popularity lists. In Austria, the name reached its highest rank in 2020 at position 1,837 in the name charts. In the last ten years, Cloelia has been given as a first name there less than 10 times, placing it at position 4,017 in the ten-year statistics. Between 1984 and 2024, it ranks 6,179 in Austria.

Nicknames & pet names

Chloe / Cloey