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Chloe
KLOH-ee
Chloe (name) means a female given name of Ancient Greek origin, meaning "young green shoot.". Example: “Chloe started at her new school on Monday.”
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A female given name of Ancient Greek origin, meaning "young green shoot."
"Before he had met this one, Morgan had assumed that people called Chloe were either the neurotic brilliant daughters of Oxbridge dons or else silly screaming debutantes."
— William Boyd, A Good Man in Africa (1981)
"Chloe started at her new school on Monday."
How to use Chloe
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA popular girls' name meaning something like "blooming" or "fresh growth."
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Word forms
- Plural
- Chloes
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek khloē ("young green shoot"), originally an epithet of the goddess Demeter.
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What does “Chloe” mean?
The word “Chloe” means a female given name of Ancient Greek origin, meaning "young green shoot.". In plain terms, a popular girls' name meaning something like "blooming" or "fresh growth.".
How do you pronounce “Chloe”?
“Chloe” is pronounced KLOH-ee (/ˈkloʊ.i/ in IPA).
How do you use “Chloe” in a sentence?
Here is “Chloe” used in a sentence: “Chloe started at her new school on Monday.”
What part of speech is “Chloe”?
“Chloe” is a name.
Where does the word “Chloe” come from?
The word “Chloe” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek khloē ("young green shoot"), originally an epithet of the goddess Demeter.
Is “Chloe” a common word?
“Chloe” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the origin and meaning of the name Chloe?
Chloe comes from Ancient Greek and means "young green shoot," a reference to new plant growth in spring. It was historically used as an epithet for the goddess Demeter, connected to fertility and the harvest.
Is Chloe a modern or an old name?
Chloe is an ancient name with roots in Greek mythology and literature, but it saw a strong revival in English-speaking countries from the late 20th century onward. Its long history combined with a fresh, nature-based meaning has kept it popular across generations.
What are common spelling variants of Chloe?
The most common variant spelling is Khloe, popularised by modern usage, though Chloe with a C remains the traditional and more widely used form. Both are pronounced the same way and share the identical Greek meaning.
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