Clyde: Name Meaning, Origin, Nicknames and Popularity

The name Clyde is of Scottish origin and is derived from the River Clyde in Scotland. The name is believed to come from the Gaelic word "cluaidh," which means "cleansing" or "river." Hence, the name Clyde is often associated with the meaning of "cleansing" or "clear water."

The name Clyde is of Scottish origin. It is derived from the River Clyde, Scotland's second longest river, which flows through the city of Glasgow. The name Clyde is believed to derive from the Celtic word "Cluaidh," meaning "cleansing" or "washing."

The popularity of the name Clyde has varied over time. According to Social Security Administration data, Clyde was most popular in the early 1900s and reached its peak in the 1910s and 1920s. It then gradually declined in popularity throughout the mid-20th century and onwards. Today, the name Clyde is less common.

1. Clive
2. Klyde
3. Klaid
4. Kleid
5. Klaude

1. C.C.
2. Common
3. Clydey
4. Clydester
5. Sly Clyde
6. CC Rider
7. Clyde the Glide
8. Common Man
9. CC Cool
10. Clyde-o

1. Clyde Barrow - American outlaw and one half of the criminal duo "Bonnie and Clyde"
2. Clyde Drexler - former professional basketball player, inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame
3. Clyde Tombaugh - American astronomer known for discovering the planet Pluto
4. Clyde Tolson - former Associate Director of the FBI and close associate of J. Edgar Hoover
5. Clyde Kusatsu - American actor known for his roles in film and television shows
6. Clyde Jackson Browne - American singer-songwriter and musician
7. Clyde Stubblefield - American drummer known for his work with James Brown
8. Clyde Edgerton - American author and professor of creative writing
9. Clyde Frazier - former professional basketball player and television sports commentator
10. Clyde Lovellette - former professional basketball player, inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame