Clothildis – Name Meaning
Clothildis is a female given name of Germanic origin. It is derived from the Old High German words “hlut” meaning “famous” and “hild” meaning “battle”. The name Clothildis can be translated to mean “famous in battle” or “renowned warrior”.
The name Clothildis has been used throughout history, most notably by the Merovingian queen Clotilde who was the wife of King Clovis I of the Franks. She was a devout Christian and is remembered for her efforts to convert her husband and his people to Christianity.
Clothildis is also the name of a saint in the Roman Catholic Church. Saint Clothildis was born in France in 584 AD and was known for her piety and devotion to God. She founded several monasteries and convents during her lifetime, including one at Chelles near Paris.
Popularity
The name Clothildis has not been popular in recent years, but it does have a long history of use. In France, it was among the top 100 names for girls between 1900 and 1950. In Germany, it was among the top 500 names for girls between 1950 and 2000.
Variations
Clothildis can also be spelled as Chlotilda, Chlothilde, Chlodosinde, Chlodosinda, Chlodosinde, Chlodosindra, Chlodosindre, or Clotilda. Other variations include Klotilda, Klotilde, Klotylda, Kloetilda, Kloetilde, Kloetylda, Kloetylde, Klaudosinda, Klaudosinde, Klaudosindra, or Klaudosindre.
Famous People Named Clothildis
One famous person named Clothildis is Queen Clotilde of France (c. 470-545), who was married to King Clovis I of the Franks. Another famous person with this name is Saint Clothildis (584-675), who founded several monasteries and convents during her lifetime.
