Clide, derived from the Latin 'Claudius', means 'limping' or 'stumbling'. It's a unique and uncommon name of Roman origin, often used as an alternative to more common names like Claude or Claudius. The name Clide is typically associated with masculinity and has a modern, yet vintage feel.
The name Clide experienced periods of popularity with a notable spike during World War I, reaching its peak with 31 births in 1919. However, it declined steadily afterwards, with the last recorded birth in 1960. Overall, Clide was more commonly used as a boy's name, with a total of 718 births over the given period.