Origin, Meaning, And History Of Clyde
Clyde is a gender-neutral name of Scottish origin that means ‘warm’ and ‘friendly.’ It refers to the Clyde river, which flows through Glasgow, Scotland. Therefore, the name also means ‘Scottish river name.’
The phonetic spelling of the name is c-ly-de. The common variant of Clyde is Clydell. Some equally graceful and cute nicknames for Clyde are Idy, Cly, Lyde, and Ly. The girl name variations are Clodia, Cleta, Claudette, Klaudia, and Claudella. The boy name variations are Clodito, Clydell, Clodo, and Clodomiro.
Clyde is also known to be an anglicized version of the ancient Gaelic name Cluaidh. Initially, it was used as a surname in Scotland and Northern Ireland. It first appeared in writing during the 15th century and was spelled as ‘Clide.’ Early in the 19th century, the name Clyde spread throughout Great Britain as a tribute to a legendary Scottish-born British military officer Colin Campbell (1792-1863).
Famous people with the name Clyde include Clyde De Vinna, an American film and television cinematographer and director of photography who won the Academy Award for the best cinematography for White Shadows in the South Seas, Clyde William Tombaugh, an American astronomer famous for discovering the planet Pluto in 1930, and Clyde Mulroney, the son of well-known actors Dermot Mulroney and Catherine Keener.
The influence of the name Clyde in popular culture is constantly rising. Several fictional characters have been named after Cylde, such as Clyde Oberholt from the show House of Lies, Clyde McBride, from the animated series The Loud House, Clyde Crashcup, also from an animated series called The Alvin Show, and the most famous Tom and Jerry Kids also has a character Clyde.
Clyde has also been a favorite name in video games. For example, there is Clyde in Clyde’s Adventure and Clyde’s Revenge, also in the video game Arc Rise Fantasia, and Clyde plays a role of a ghost in Pac-Man.
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Famous People With The Name Clyde
- Clyde Drexler Former American professional basketball player and Big3 3-on-3 league’s commissioner
- Clyde Howdy American stuntman and actor best known for his work on the TV series Lassie
- Clyde Milan American baseball player who played outfield for the Washington Senators
- Clyde Kirby WellsThe Chief Judge of Newfoundland and Labrador after serving as the province’s sixth premier
Clyde On The Popularity Chart
The 1980s witnessed a spike in the popularity of the name Clyde, followed by a drop before it experienced a comeback in the 2000s. See the graphs below for further details.
Popularity Over Time
The highest documented rate of babies named Clyde was 386 per million in 1980. The scenario is depicted in the graph below.
Source: Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
Clyde achieved its best rank at 12,567 in 1983. See the graph below to see how the name’s ranking has changed over time.
Source: Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Clyde
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Boy Sibling Names For Clyde
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Clyde?
The name Clyde means ‘warm,’ ‘friendly,’ and ‘river clyde.’
2. What is the origin of the name Clyde?
Clyde has a Scottish origin.
3. How to pronounce the name Clyde?
Clyde is pronounced as clyde.
4. What kind of personality traits might be associated with someone named Clyde?
As per numerology, Clyde is associated with the personality number 8. This number means that individuals with this name are strong. They may also be ambitious and have a great business sense. They may also appear to be confident. However, these personality traits may differ for everyone and hence may not be the same for all.
5. Does the name Clyde have a timeless quality, or is it more trendy and modern?
The name Clyde does have a timeless quality. The name being trendy or modern often depends on cultural and regional context. Clyde does appear to have a timeless appeal due to its unique spelling and pronunciation. However, since the naming trends keep changing depending on the popularity of the name and cultural shifts, it is possible that Clyde can be considered both a trendy and modern name.
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