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Clio
Pronounced KLEE-oh /Λkli.oΚ/Medium
Meaning: From Greek Kleio, 'to celebrate, to make famous, to glorify' (from kleos, 'glory, fame') β the Muse of historyMedium
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
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History & Origin
Clio comes from Greek Kleio, 'to celebrate, to make famous, to glorify' (from kleos, 'glory, fame, renown') β the Muse of history and heroic poetry, who proclaims the great deeds of the past. A lyrical, classic, elegant name (also spelled Cleo; said 'KLEE-oh'; nickname Cli).
In the U.S. it appears in literary and Greek families. Rare, to-celebrate-and-glorify at the root, and classic.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Clio mean?
Clio is Greek for 'to celebrate, to glorify' β the Muse of history.
How do you pronounce Clio?
It's said KLEE-oh /Λkli.oΚ/ β two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Clio a boy or girl name?
Clio is a girl's name.
How popular is Clio?
Clio is a rare name in the U.S.