Clive

Clive Meaning & Origin

About Clive
The name "Clive" is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "clif" meaning "cliff" or "slope." It is a masculine name that signifies strength, bravery, and resilience. People named Clive are often seen as determined individuals who possess leadership qualities and have a natural ability to overcome challenges.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Clive are male.

Clive Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -20.29% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KLF
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
C4010
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L AY1 V
🌐 IPA
/klaΙͺv/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KLF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C410

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Clive in Braille

Here's how to represent Clive in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Clive in braille

How to Spell the Name Clive in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Clive using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Clive in sign language

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