Clytie
Found 4 entry about "Clytie"
Κλυτίη(Ionic Greek)
Clytie Name meanings & History
The name Clytie comes from the Greek word "kleia" which means "fame" or "glory". In Greek mythology, Clytie was a water nymph who fell in love with the sun god, Apollo. However, he rejected her and she was transformed into a sunflower, always facing towards the sun. The name Clytie is often associated with loyalty, devotion, and unrequited love. Latinized form of Klytië. It was used by British author Joseph Hatton for the heroine of his novel 'Clytie' (1874), and borne by Australian opera singer Clytie Hine (1887–1983); it was also the birth name of Australian ceramic artist Klytie Pate (1912-2010). American author William Faulkner used it for a minor character in his novel 'Absalom, Absalom!' (1936), in which case it was a diminutive of Clytemnestra, and Eudora Welty for the title character of her story 'Clytie' (1941). The name Clytie is mostly used as a girl's name, and can be a great choice for parents looking for a unique and meaningful name for their baby.
Zodiac Sign of Clytie: Curious Gemini
Synonyms of Clytie:
C: Candid,Cute,Copycat,Choice,Chatty,Clever,Curious
L: Languid,Luscious,Lovely,Legal,Liaison,Lazy,Lover
Y: Youth-giving,Yen/money,Yin/Yang
T: Tacky,Truth,Doubting Thomas,Touchy,Tireless,Testy,Talkative
I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved
E: Exaggerate,Entertain,Environment,Expressive,Enlighten,Enliven
Clytie is:- a Common name
- a Complex name
- a Devious name
- a Youthful name
2.) Clytie (Female)
Usage: Greek
Meanings: (Greek) excellent; in love with love
Other Forms: Cly, Clytee, Clytey, Clyty, Klytee, Klytie
3.) CLYTIE (Female)
Usage: Greek
Meanings: From the Greek klytie (the splendid one). The name is borne in Roman mythology by a water nymph who was a daughter of Oceanus. She fell in love with the sun-god Apollo and was transformed into the heliotrope. Var: Clyte, Clytia. (KLI-TEE-EH)
4.) CLYTIE (Female)
Usage: Italian
Meanings: From the Greek Klytie (the splendid one). The name is borne in Roman mythology by a water nymph who was a daughter of Oceanus. She fell in love with the sun-god Apollo and was transformed into the heliotrope. Var: Clytia. (KLT-TEE)
