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Clodagh

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Pronounced KLOH-dah /ˈklo.dɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the River Clodagh in County Tipperary, Ireland; a beloved Irish name of place-name originLow

In 30 seconds: From the River Clodagh: Clodagh is an Irish place-name-name. Warm and lyrical (said 'KLOH-dah').

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Origin LowIrish

MeaningFrom the River Clodagh in County Tipperary, Ireland; a beloved Irish name of place-name origin

U.S. rank (2024)#10426 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2009

Total births (all-time)≈ 200

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Clodagh comes from the River Clodagh in County Tipperary, Ireland; a beloved Irish name of place-name origin. A lyrical name (said 'KLOH-dah').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly in Irish families. Rare, a river-name, and lyrical.

Did you know? Clodagh is named for the River Clodagh in County Tipperary, Ireland — a beloved Irish name of place-name origin — a lyrical choice (said 'KLOH-dah').

Overall data confidence 52%

References — Clodagh — Irish; river-name

Variations

Cloda

Nicknames

Clo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Clodagh mean?

Clodagh is named for the River Clodagh in County Tipperary, Ireland; a place-name.

How do you pronounce Clodagh?

It's said KLOH-dah /ˈklo.dɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Clodagh a boy or girl name?

Clodagh is a girl's name.

How popular is Clodagh?

Clodagh is a very rare name in the U.S.