Clyde
Meaning of Clyde
Clyde is a Scottish river name that crossed the Atlantic with a suitcase full of charm and has been quietly glinting in American baby lists ever since. Drawn from the River Clyde—which winds past Glasgow with an easy, confident flow—it offers a mix of strength and calm, like water that knows exactly where it’s going. Pop culture has kept the name lively: astronomer Clyde Tombaugh discovered Pluto, NBA legend Clyde “the Glide” Drexler soared through the ’90s, and even Pac-Man’s orange ghost answers to Clyde. Then there’s the romantic-rogue sparkle of Bonnie and Clyde, proof the name can channel a touch of outlaw daring without losing its gentleman grin. After riding high in the Jazz Age, Clyde is enjoying a subtle revival, appealing to parents who want a vintage badge that still feels brisk and modern. In short, Clyde is classic without being stuffy, adventurous yet dependable—a name for a boy ready to chart his own course while keeping his cool.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as KLIED (/klaɪd/)
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Notable People Named Clyde
| American astronomer Clyde Tombaugh discovered Pluto in 1930, which was later recognized as the first Kuiper belt object after being classified as the ninth planet for over 70 years. |
| Clyde Kennard was a Korean War veteran and civil rights activist who attempted to desegregate Mississippi Southern College in the 1950s but was denied admission. |
| Clyde Edwards-Helaire is a two-time Super Bowl champion running back for the Kansas City Chiefs. |
| Clyde Edward Pangborn, nicknamed "Upside-Down Pangborn," was an American aviator who made the first non-stop flight across the Pacific Ocean in 1931. |
| Clyde Raymond Beatty started as a cage boy and became a world-famous animal trainer and circus owner. |
| Clyde Leroy Sukeforth was a baseball scout best known for signing Jackie Robinson and Roberto Clemente. |
| Clyde Lanham Hurley, Jr. was a Fort Worth-born trumpeter renowned for his hard-driving style and fat tone during the big band era. |
| Sir Clyde Walcott was a legendary West Indian cricketer, famed for his batting in the "three W's," who later managed World Cup-winning teams and became the first non-English chairman of the International Cricket Council. |
| Clyde Kluckhohn was an American anthropologist celebrated for his extensive Navajo ethnographic studies and his influential contributions to cultural theory. |
| Clyde Edward Lovellette was the first basketball player to achieve the Triple Crown by winning an NCAA championship, an Olympics gold medal, and an NBA championship. |
| Clyde Caldwell is an American fantasy illustrator renowned for his powerful and alluring female characters. |
| Clyde Lorrain Cowan Jr was an American physicist who co-discovered the neutrino with Frederick Reines in 1956. |
| Clyde Clauthen Mayes Jr. is an American former professional basketball player who competed in the NBA and European leagues for 12 years, primarily as a power forward. |
| Clyde Cyril Best was a Bermudian striker who became one of the first black players in England's First Division, scoring 47 goals for West Ham United from 1968 to 1976. |
| Clyde Samuel Kilby was an American writer and English professor renowned for his Inklings scholarship and founding the Marion E. Wade Center. |
