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Clyde

Pronunciation: KLIYD (key)

Origin of the name Clyde:

A borrowing of the name of the Scottish river Clyde, which is of uncertain etymology.

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I love this name so much... I would have used it for my son if it worked with my last name. I have no idea why it is not more popular!

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Clyde Cash, minister and charity worker

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Blinky, Inky, Pinky and Clyde are the ghosts in Pac-Man.
Clyde Donovan, fictional character on South Park.

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