What origin is the name Clotilda?

Clotilda comes from German naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

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Names from the same german tradition pair naturally with Clotilda — for example William, Henry, Paul. You can browse more on our german names page.

Clotilda

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Clotilda

Clotilda

Girl

German

3 syllables

Clotilda is a German girl's name meaning "Heroine.".

Parents who choose Clotilda pick a girl name from the German tradition, meaning "Heroine.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: German
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

Heroine.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

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What does Clotilda mean?

Clotilda is a girl name of German origin meaning "Heroine.".

How popular is Clotilda?

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