The girl's name Chloe \ch-loe\ is pronounced KLOH-ee. It is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "blooming". From Khloe, originally used in the classical period to symbolize the fertility goddess Demeter. May be connected with Chloris. Appears in the Bible, and as a name in literature, especially in the tale of Daphnis and Chloe, set to music by Ravel. Adopted by Puritans in the 17th century. Candice Bergen has a daughter named Chloe. Actresses Chloe Webb, Chloe Sevigny.

ORIGIN
Greek

MEANING
Young green shoot

Mentioned in the New Testament by Paul and used as an alternate name for the goddess Demeter in Greek mythology. Fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld received international fame during the early 1970s for his creative involvement with fashion labels including the Chloe brand of clothing and perfume. Derived from "chloos," the name has been in use since prior to the turn of the 20th century and is currently at its peak.

VARIATIONS
Chris Christian

ALTERNATIVES
Khloey Chloee Kloe Cloe Cloey Khloe

NICKNAMES
Chlo

FAMOUS Chloes
Chloe Sevigny (actress) Chloe ("The Big Chill" character)

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