Chloe: meaning and origin

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Chloe

“Green shoot, young plant”

Gender
👧 Girl
Origin
🏛️ Greek
Letters · syllables
5 · 1
Starts with
C

Popular nowNature

About the name Chloe

Chloe is a girl’s name from the Greek tradition. Its meaning is “green shoot, young plant”. Names from ancient Greek, often tied to virtues, myths and early Christian saints — like Sophia, Theodore, Chloe and Nicholas.

More names with a similar meaning: nature names.

Tips before you choose

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  • Check the initials — and what they spell.
  • Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
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Sibling name ideas (Greek, boys)

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Questions and answers

What does the name Chloe mean?

Chloe is a name of Greek origin. It means: green shoot, young plant.

Is Chloe a boy or girl name?

Chloe is usually given to girls.

How many syllables does Chloe have?

Chloe has 5 letters and about 1 syllable.

Is Chloe a popular name?

Yes. Chloe has been near the top of US baby-name lists in recent years. Names marked “popular now” have been near the top of US baby-name lists in recent years. This is an approximate guide, not an official ranking; see the Social Security Administration’s baby names site for official counts.