Chole

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Chole Pronunciation

Chole is pronounced KLOH-ee /ˈkloʊ.i/Medium

Meaning: Variant spelling of Chloe — Greek 'green shoot, young growth', an epithet of DemeterHigh

In 30 seconds: Chloe with its letters lightly shuffled: Chole spells the Greek 'green shoot' — Demeter's springtime epithet — in a form that appears across modern records. Fresh growth, in any arrangement.

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Origin MediumGreek

MeaningVariant spelling of Chloe — Greek 'green shoot, young growth', an epithet of Demeter

U.S. rank (2024)#3578 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births43 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2009

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,984

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Chole is a spelling variant of Chloe — Greek chloe, 'green shoot, blooming verdure', an epithet of the harvest goddess Demeter, and a name in Paul's letters. The transposed spelling appears in modern records, sometimes by preference, sometimes by registry; the meaning is Chloe's throughout.

It is a rare variant of a top-tier classic. Spring-green at the root.

Did you know? Chloe was a title of Demeter, goddess of the harvest, invoked for the first green shoots of spring — making every Chloe (or Chole) a name for new life rising from the earth.

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Behind the Name — Chloe — etymology

Variations

ChloeChloéKloe

Nicknames

Clo

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Chole?

Chole is pronounced KLOH-ee (/ˈkloʊ.i/). Press play above to hear Chole said aloud.

How do you say Chole?

Chole is said KLOH-ee (/ˈkloʊ.i/). Press play above to hear Chole said aloud.

What does the name Chole mean?

Chole is a spelling of Chloe, Greek for 'green shoot, blooming' — an epithet of Demeter.

Is Chole a boy or girl name?

Chole is a girl's name.

How popular is Chole?

Chole is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Chloe is the classic form.