Cloey

Meaning of Cloey

Cloey is a modern respelling of the ancient Greek name Chloe, itself deriving from khlōē meaning “green shoot” or “bloom.” Pronounced KLOH-ee (/ˈkloʊi/), it evokes the fresh promise of spring in both Mediterranean vineyards and Persian gardens. Slightly less common than its classical counterpart, Cloey achieved modest popularity in Texas between 2001 and 2010—rising to rank 299 in 2008 before settling back in the low 300s—suggesting parents drawn to its lyrical twist on tradition. Analytically speaking, its added “y” softens the visual symmetry (and, unlike unexpected saffron in rosewater, causes little linguistic indigestion). In this balance of antiquity and modern flair, Cloey stands as a bud poised to unfurl.