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Clione

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Pronounced klee-OH-nee /kliːˈoʊ.ni/Medium

Meaning: Clione may extend Clio, the Greek muse of history, from 'kleos' (glory, fame), or be a modern coinage; it is also the scientific name of a tiny swimming sea snail called the sea angel. As a girl's name the Clio route is the most likely sense; routes are uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Clione may draw on Clio, the Greek muse of history ('glory'), and is also the name of a sea creature. It appeared in US records only in the late nineteen-thirties (said klee-OH-nee).

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Origin LowGreek, American

MeaningClione may extend Clio, the Greek muse of history, from 'kleos' (glory, fame), or be a modern coinage; it is also the scientific name of a tiny swimming sea snail called the sea angel. As a girl's name the Clio route is the most likely sense; routes are uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (1938)#2036

1938 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1938

Total births (all-time)≈ 16

History & Origin

Clione most plausibly extends Clio, the Greek muse of history, whose name comes from 'kleos' (glory, fame). It is also, separately, the Latin name of a delicate swimming sea snail. As a given name the muse connection carries the meaning; the sea creature is a charming coincidence. We note the route is uncertain.

It surfaced only around 1938 and never rose above roughly sixteen girls that single year. That makes it a brief pre-war rarity; anyone who bore it then would be in their eighties today.

Did you know? Clione is a curiosity that doubles as the scientific name of the 'sea angel,' a tiny drifting sea snail; as a girl's name it is a genuine rarity, appearing in US records only around 1938.

Overall data confidence 28%

References - Clione — Possibly from Clio (Greek muse, 'kleos' glory) or coinage; also a sea snail (sea angel); routes uncertain

Variations

ClioClionaClione

Nicknames

CliClio

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Clione mean?

It likely extends Clio, the Greek muse of history, from 'kleos' (glory); it is also the name of a small sea creature. Routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Clione?

It is said klee-OH-nee /kliːˈoʊ.ni/ - three syllables.

Is Clione a boy or girl name?

Clione is used as a girl's name.

Is Clione a popular name?

No; it is very rare, appearing in the United States only in the late nineteen-thirties.