Clovis
Pronunciation: [ kl-OHV-ihs ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Clovis first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 71 babies have been named Clovis in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Clovis is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #17,251 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #17,251
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Clovis is also used as a boy name, ranked #7510.
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About the Name Clovis
Clovis is a girl name .
Is Clovis a boy or girl name? Clovis is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #17,251 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #7,510. Clovis is more commonly used as a boy name.
Clovis is currently ranked #17,251 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Clovis include Clo, Clov, Clovy, Clovie, Cly, Clie, and Clokins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Clovis include Clover . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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