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Clotho

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Pronounced KLOH-thoh /ˈklo.θo/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek klotho, 'the spinner' (from klothein, 'to spin'); the youngest of the three Fates (Moirai), who spins the thread of each life; we note the FateLow

In 30 seconds: The spinner: Clotho is the Greek Fate who spins the thread of life. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'KLOH-thoh'). We note the Fate.

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MeaningFrom the Greek klotho, 'the spinner' (from klothein, 'to spin'); the youngest of the three Fates (Moirai), who spins the thread of each life; we note the Fate

History & Origin

Clotho comes from the Greek klotho, 'the spinner' (from klothein, 'to spin'); the youngest of the three Fates (Moirai), who spins the thread of each life (we note the Fate). A crisp, classic name (said 'KLOH-thoh').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name (one of the three Fates). Rare, the-spinner at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Clotho is 'the spinner' in Greek (from klothein) — the youngest of the three Fates, who spins the thread of each life — a crisp, storied name (we note the Fate; said 'KLOH-thoh').

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References — Clotho — Greek mythology; Fate

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Clotho mean?

Clotho is Greek for 'the spinner'; the Fate who spins the thread of each life. We note the Fate.

How do you pronounce Clotho?

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

Is Clotho a boy or girl name?

Clotho is a girl's name.

How popular is Clotho?

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