Clemency is a girl's name of Modern origin meaning “mercy and forgiveness.” It has 3 syllables, giving it an elegant, melodic rhythm. Common nicknames include Clem, Clemmy. As of 2025, Clemency ranks #1896 among girls' names in the United States. Its highest US ranking was #1892 in 2023.
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KLEM-un-see
Phonetic spelling
Currently #1896 among US baby names.
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Clemency means “mercy and forgiveness.” It is a girl's name of Modern origin.
Clemency is pronounced KLEM-un-see.
Clemency is most commonly used as a girl's name.
Clemency currently ranks #1896 among girls' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Clemency include Clem, Clemmy.
Middle names that pair well with Clemency include Clemency Grace, Clemency Blythe, Clemency Hope.
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