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Clementine

Girl name · 64 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Clementine: 64 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 10 births in 2025.

Clementine is the feminine form of Clement, which derives from the Latin *Clemens*, meaning "merciful" or "gentle." The name has a long history in Scotland, though it was never among the most common choices. One of its most famous bearers was Clementine Churchill, the steadfast wife of British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, who was a key source of support during the Second World War. The name also appears in the classic folk song *Clementine*, about a miner's daughter, which has kept it in the public ear. While no major Scottish places are named after a Clementine, the name shares its root with the city of Clermont in France, meaning "clear mountain." A charming variant is the Scottish diminutive Clemmy, though Clementine itself has enjoyed a quiet revival in recent years.