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Clover

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Pronounced KLOH-ver /ˈkloʊvər/High

Meaning: From the Old English word clafre or clafer meaning the clover plant (genus Trifolium), used as a nature-name given directly for the beloved meadow wildflower associated with luck and pastoral beautyHigh

In 30 seconds: Clover is a charming botanical nature-name rooted in Old English, evoking green meadows, good luck, and the fresh outdoors. Part of the wave of flower and plant names reclaiming garden spaces for girls.
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Origin HighOld English
MeaningFrom the Old English word clafre or clafer meaning the clover plant (genus Trifolium), used as a nature-name given directly for the beloved meadow wildflower associated with luck and pastoral beauty
U.S. rank (2025)#517 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births578 girls (0.03% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,635

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202518972025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Clover comes from the Old English clafre, the name of the low-growing meadow plant of the genus Trifolium. Clover has long been valued as animal fodder, a nitrogen-fixer, and a source of honey. As a given name it belongs to the tradition of botanical nature-names that has flourished since the Victorian era, alongside Ivy, Daisy, and Violet.

Clover as a given name has grown in the 21st century, driven by the broader botanical naming trend. It has a whimsical, nature-connected freshness that appeals to parents seeking plant-names beyond the more familiar Lily, Violet, and Daisy. It also has the appealing nickname option of Clo.

Did you know? Finding a four-leaf clover is considered lucky because the fourth leaf — beyond the normal three — represents a rare variation, with odds estimated at about 1 in 5,000 clovers. The four leaves are said to represent faith, hope, love, and luck.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name — Clover — etymology and usageU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

Clove

Nicknames

Clo

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If you like Clover…

Ivy— botanical girls' name with the same fresh, nature-rooted charm
Daisy— fellow flower/plant name with the same cheerful pastoral quality
Violet— plant-name classic sharing the same whimsical botanical character
Wren— nature-name with the same sweet, one/two-syllable outdoorsy feel

Frequently Asked

What does the name Clover mean?

Clover comes from Old English clafre meaning the clover plant — a cheerful botanical name associated with luck, meadows, and the natural world.

How do you pronounce Clover?

It is said KLOH-ver — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Clover a boy or girl name?

Clover is used primarily as a girls' name.

How popular is Clover?

Clover is a rising name in the U.S. botanical name trend, growing in use since the 2010s.