Cloé

Cloé is a feminine given name, primarily used as a French spelling variant of Chloe. The form reflects French orthography and is commonly chosen in French-speaking communities.

The name Chloe derives from the Greek Χλόη (Khloē), meaning green shoot or fresh green growth. In antiquity and early Christian usage, the root form appears in literature and in the New Testament, and modern given names based on Chloe—or its French variant Cloé—carry that lineage into contemporary naming.

In contemporary use, Cloé is most prevalent in France and is also found in other French-speaking regions such as parts of Belgium, Switzerland, and Canada. It is one of several ways to render the same name, with Chloe serving as the English form and Cléo appearing in some Portuguese-speaking contexts. The acute accent on the final e cues French pronunciation.

Pronunciation typically follows French patterns, with Cloé pronounced roughly as klo-É, a two-syllable name where the final syllable carries the accent. The spelling emphasizes a distinctly French appearance that distinguishes it from other transliterations of Chloe.

See also Chloe.