Clemence and Clemency

[17caterpillars1mouse]

What ar your thoughts on these names (both on girls)? Do you know any?

[Ifixfastjets]

I used to know a "clem"
Was surprised to find out it was short for clemency
She would be about 50 now, I think.
Lovely lady, successful business woman.
Polite and funny.

[PolarnOPirate]

I know a Clem(entine), in her 30s now. Always thought it was a cool name, but she was cool. Taking her out of it, the names are a bit twee and overly sweet for me personally. Haven't met any little ones.

[NailsNeedDoing]

Isn't clemency is what they use in the American justice system when they need to be more lenient to death row prisoners?

That’s the first thing I though of on seeing both of those names, so for that reason it would have to be a huge no.

[kokosm]

Yes, a v nice, clever French Clémence. I also know an English Clementine but I think the name's a bit long, and she always goes by Clem(mie). Both in their mid-20s.

[ChelseaCat]

I know a Clemency and a couple of Clementines. I like the full names (and Clemence too) but I’m not a huge fan of “Clem” as a nickname.

[StuntCroissant]

I know a Clemence (Clem). she's 4. I really like it, I think it's a timeless, strong name.

[StevieG55]

I really don't like either and nor do I know any. Always love for it on mumsnet though 🤷🏻‍♀️

[Synchrony]

I don't know any.
I like Clementine and Clemency, also Clement for a boy.
I don't like Clemence for a girl, it sounds too much like Clement and Clarence for me.

[Awwlookatmybabyspider]

I love the sound of Clemency, its gorgeous. Its the meaning though

[Awwlookatmybabyspider]

Sorry posted too soon. Its the meaning that's the problem

[Violetlavenders]

I know a Ckémence. Beautiful name.

[Violetlavenders]

I also like Clement for a boy.

[Violetlavenders]

Sorry that should have said Clémence

[TatianaBis]

I know a British Clemency and a French Clémence.

Clemence works better in French. It’s sounds odd in English and is too close to Clement (boys name).

[LittleTiger007]

I know a clemency and a Clementine. One goes by Clem and the other by Clemmie or Clemsie. Beautiful names.

[ElizabethTudor]

I love Clemency, it’s gorgeous.
And Clementine.

[partyatthepalace]

I know a couple of Clementines - and that or Clementina is what I’d go for - great names

The meaning of Clemancy is just too odd, and Clemence, while lovely in French, just doesn’t work in English

[PatriciaHolm]

I know a Clemency (Burton-Hill); Clemence Poesy is a french actress. It always reminds me of Clement though, which is a man's name!

[Goatsgetmygoat]

Would worry it would be shortened to Clem which sounds like phlegm

[IamnotwhouthinkIam]

Clemence is pretty and has a sophisticated French sound imo. Clemency is a bit more virtuous sounding to me for some reason, but I don't hate it.

But I agree with pp that I dislike Clem and I'm not sure what other nn there could be if she wants one - maybe CeCe at a push?

[NameChange30]

My favourite is Clément for a boy but I also like Clémence and Clémentine for a girl.

French speaker and I agree with PPs that Clémence is better in French than in English.

So Clementine would be my vote! (And I like the song!)

[BeastOfBODMAS]

Not a huge fan of either in an English accent, they’re lovely french names - I like Clancy which is a similar vibe but much harder for others to mangle

[Edenember]

Don’t understand the aversion to the meaning, I thought this was a straightforward virtue name?

Personally not keen, in my neck of the woods Clems is regional slang for balls so that’s all I can think of.