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Clive

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Gender Masculine
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈklaɪv/
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From an English surname derived from Old English clif meaning "cliff", originally belonging to a person who lived near a cliff.

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Last ranked #788 in 1997 England and Wales
Last ranked #100 in 1954 New Zealand
Last ranked #992 in 1935 United States

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Entry updated January 21, 2022

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