Clive
Clive is an boy name of Old English origin, meaning “Cliff, slope”.
| Meaning | Cliff, slope |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Old English |
| Pronunciation | KLYVE |
| Tradition | Modern & Classic |
| Used in | United Kingdom, Australia, South Africa |
Meaning and origin of Clive
Clive comes from an English surname for someone who lived by a cliff or steep bank, from the Old English clif. It was made famous by Robert Clive, the eighteenth-century British commander in India, and is also a character name in Thackeray's The Newcomes. Clive is mainly a British name; writer C. S. Lewis, whose first name was Clive, is a well-known bearer.
Is Clive a religious name?
Clive has no religious background; it is an English topographic surname adopted as a first name.
How popular is Clive?
Common among men in Britain born mid-century, now rarely given.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Clive mean?
Clive means 'Cliff, slope'. It is of Old English origin.
Does Clive have a religious meaning?
Clive has no religious background; it is an English topographic surname adopted as a first name.
How do you pronounce Clive?
Clive is pronounced KLYVE.
Is Clive a boy or girl name?
Clive is usually a boy name.