The baby name Clemency is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈklɛmənsi/ (KLEM-ən-see).
Clemency is Latin in Origin.
The baby name Clemency is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈklɛmənsi/ (KLEM-ən-see).
Clemency is Latin in Origin.
Clemency is an English virtue name drawn from Latin clementia, “mercy” or “gentleness,” through Old French clemence and Middle English clemency. The root clemens means “mild, merciful,” also underlying the Roman family name Clement and a long tradition of Christian usage honoring the virtue of compassion and leniency.
Used sporadically as a given name from the 17th century, Clemency shows clear Puritan influence in Britain and colonial America, then reappears in Victorian records and enjoys occasional modern revival alongside Grace, Mercy, and Verity. International counterparts include Clémence (French), Clemencia (Spanish), Clemenza (Italian), and the Latin revival Clementia. Related forms are Clementine and Clementina; the masculine is Clement. Familiar diminutives include Clemmie, Clem, and Mency. The name carries the sense of mercy, forbearance, and a gentle, forgiving character.
Clemency is far from common. We have only 52 recorded uses of it on record, from 8 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ID | Girls | 0 | #102 | 1 | 3,319 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #236 | 2 | 7,146 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #525 | 1 | 11,303 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #822 | 5 | 15,093 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #942 | 10 | 16,906 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,158 | 21 | 25,619 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,229 | 8 | 25,928 |
Clemency is popular in 8 countries — most recent births per country:
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