What is the biblical significance of the name Chloe?

Chloe is mentioned in 1 Corinthians 1:11 as a Christian woman in Corinth whose household informed Paul of divisions within the church.

Does the name Chloe have a Greek goddess connection?

Yes, Chloe was an epithet for Demeter, the goddess of the harvest, signifying her role in bringing forth new spring growth.

How do you spell Chloe with the dots over the 'e'?

The version with the diaeresis is spelled 'Chloë' or 'Chloé', which is common in French and British English to indicate that the 'e' is pronounced separately.

Name meaning & originChloe Χλόη

/KLOH-ee/

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Chloe is a Greek girl's name pronounced /KLOH-ee/. This name translates to green shoot or young foliage.

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Meaning of Chloe

This name translates to green shoot or young foliage.

The name is derived from the Greek word 'khlóē', referring to the first green shoots of plants in the spring. In Greek mythology, it was an epithet for Demeter, the goddess of agriculture and fertility, representing the earth's seasonal rebirth. It also appears in the New Testament of the Bible in the Epistles of Paul, associated with a woman of the early Christian church in Corinth.

Origin: Greek
Pronunciation: /KLOH-ee/

Cultural background

It is a consistently popular name across English-speaking countries and France, where it is often spelled with a diaeresis as Chloé.

Variations & nicknames

Chloé
Cloey
Khloe
Cloe
Chloë
Clo

Famous people named Chloe

Well-known namesakes — celebrities, historical figures and characters.

Chloe Sevigny
Academy Award-nominated American actress and fashion icon
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Chloe Grace Moretz
American actress known for roles in Kick-Ass and Hugo
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Chloé Zhao
Academy Award-winning director of Nomadland
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Chloe Kim
Two-time Olympic gold medalist in snowboarding
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Chloe Bennett
American actress and singer known for Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
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Frequently asked about Chloe

What is the biblical significance of the name Chloe?: Chloe is mentioned in 1 Corinthians 1:11 as a Christian woman in Corinth whose household informed Paul of divisions within the church.
Does the name Chloe have a Greek goddess connection?: Yes, Chloe was an epithet for Demeter, the goddess of the harvest, signifying her role in bringing forth new spring growth.
How do you spell Chloe with the dots over the 'e'?: The version with the diaeresis is spelled 'Chloë' or 'Chloé', which is common in French and British English to indicate that the 'e' is pronounced separately.

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