Clea — Dog Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity
Clea (KLEE-uh), 1 syllable — Derived from Greek, meaning 'glory' or 'fame'.. Verified by the Pets In The City editorial team, with real popularity data from our Auckland community.
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What does Clea mean?
Greek: Derived from Greek, meaning 'glory' or 'fame'.. Clea is derived from the Greek name 'Kleia', which means 'glory' or 'fame'. It has historical significance in Greek mythology.
Our editors checked this meaning before publishing. Names with several genuine origins are shown as separate senses rather than a single claim.
Is Clea a good dog name?
Clea has not been formally rated for calling yet. As a rule of thumb, one or two clear syllables work best for recall. With 1 syllable, it is quick to say — a practical length for recall.
Before you commit, say it out loud a few times and check it does not clash with a household name or a training cue like "sit" or "no".
Clea popularity in the Pets In The City community
Clea is uncommon in our community — fewer than 5 dogs share it, so we do not publish exact counts. If you want a name few dogs answer to at the park, that is a point in its favour.
Popularity comes from anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. It reflects our community, not a national census.
What kind of dog does Clea suit?
It is most often used for girl dogs in our community. Owners often pick Clea for its classic, human name feel. Treat these as suggestions — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
Welcome, Clea!
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion.
The other pups are excited about Clea joining. They think she’s going to strut around like a celebrity, only to find out she’s really just the one who accidentally drops all the squeaky toys!
Names similar to Clea
- Ab — Short form of Abraham, meaning 'father of many' in Hebrew.
- Alfie — A warm pet form of Alfred, "wise counsellor".
- Andrae — A variant of Andrew, meaning 'manly' or 'brave'.
- Andrue — Variant of Andrew, meaning 'manly' or 'brave'.
- Anne — Means 'grace' in Hebrew.
- Annie — A warm pet form of Anne, "grace".
- Archie — A friendly form of Archibald, "genuinely bold".
- Augie — Diminutive of Augustus, meaning 'great' or 'magnificent'.
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By the numbers
- 1 syllable — quick to call
- Meaning and pronunciation verified by our editors
- Data from 5 Auckland Pets In The City centres
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