Clemence
KLEH-mens
A gentle, mercy-based name with a refined French feel.
Meaning
Clemence comes through French from Latin *clemens*, meaning 'merciful,' 'mild,' or 'gentle.' It is closely related to Clement and Clemency, and the old name-books also list it simply as 'merciful.'
Origin
LatinFrenchfeminine
Fun fact
In older English name lists, Clemence appears alongside Puritan-era names and other virtue names, showing it was once felt as a serious, character-based choice.
Confidence: mixed. Sources: History of Christian Names, Curiosities of Puritan Nomenclature.