Clement (nn Clem)

[AllieW]

Ok, so I've only just had our 2nd child (Arthur Henry) and I'm already pondering names for a third (don't worry we're thinking a 3 year gap is sensible).

Anyhow, I was thinking about slightly more unusual names and thought of this one. I do know a Clement who is only slightly older than me. I really like Clem as a nn which is what the child would be known as, I think (all supposing DH were to agree). What do folk think?

[cumbria81]

No, don't like it. Sorry.

[mopsyflopsy]

I like Clement. It is my granddad's name.

[tessofderbyville]

Ooh quite like! Not sure I could be brave enough to use it myself but great name.

[Hedwig3]

My DH likes Clement and I can see the appeal BUT it always makes me think 'inclement weather' and Clem makes me think of 'clammy hands'

Hubby doesn't agree so that is probably just me!

[GandalfyCarawak]

Lovely!

I wanted Cledwyn nn Cled. DH said no.

[mopsyflopsy]

"Not sure I could be brave enough to use it myself"

Why is bravery needed to name a child Clement ?

[ShoppingDays]

Like it :)

[CammieP]

I think it's lovely!

[yellowflowers]

I love it - a good solid Labour name!

[geraldinetheluckygoat]

I went to school with a Clement, who we called Clem. He was LOVELY! I really like the name.

[LetThereBeRock]

It's a terrible name.

[alemci]

its ok but i think of that song = oh my darling, oh my darling

[lilly13]

I like Kliment better (nn Klim). A wonderful name if you are jewesh

[usualsuspect]

Its awful

[yellowflowers]

I like Clementine too though it is one of those names I would put on a 'what name would you use if you were brave enough' thread.

[loola2shu]

Ermmmm Clem is a slang word for testicle in my area

[AllieW]

Which area is that?

[loola2shu]

North East

[MelinaM]

I like it Clement! Love Arthur Henry BTW!!!! x

[MuffinMouse]

I've always liked Clement!

[BabyValentine]

I'm from NE England and have never heard of Clem being used as slang for anything...

[loola2shu]

Well it certainly is... well 'Clems' anyway

[BabyValentine]

Just pointing out that it might not be a commonly known slang term, Loola.

[mathanxiety]

Love it, and love Clementine too.

[thebluefoxategreensocks]

I've got a Clement (20 months old) and love the name! :) My husband hadn't realised how rare the name was until after we named him! :o It's not that people had never heard of the name but that they said they'd not heard/thought of it for a while, etc!

The only negative with me is my accent! I'm American, my husband is from London, and we live in Scotland. So as you might imagine, I've got a bit of a muddled accent! And I often have to spell his name before people realise what I said! I'll say "Clement", people will say "I've never heard that name before", I'll spell it out, and then they say "Oh, Clement!" - don't think I make the NT clear enough or something.

But in general, it think everyone always says how lovely the name is. And I agree! :o My Clement is so sweet & charming, smiles at everyone he meets - so I think his name suits him very well, IMHO!

Go for it!