Meaning and background
The story behind Clemmie
Clemmie is an English diminutive of Clementine or Clemence, rather than a name with only one possible longer form. The reference’s /ˈklɛm.i/ reading gives it two syllables and preserves the opening consonant cluster. For a dog, this can provide the familiarity of a nickname without requiring a formal full name on paperwork. If a person named Clementine or Clemence inspired the choice, noting that connection clarifies which route matters. The doubled m and ie ending also distinguish the intended spelling from the shorter Clem.
- Origin
- English diminutive of Clementine or Clemence. Source
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About Clemmie
Recorded as a dog’s name
Clemmie appears in 2 dog licence records in the 2023 New York City dataset.
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Pronunciation and rhythm
/klɛmi/
US English sound sequence, converted from the CMU dictionary. Stress marks are shown separately.
Stress on the first syllable in the recorded US readings.
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/klɛmi/ · primary stress on syllable 1K L EH1 M IY0
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Sources and research notes (2)
- New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene NYC Dog Licensing Dataset — all seven available extract years, retrieved 24 October 2026 — Recorded name spellings in NYC licence-period rows, extract years 2016–2018, 2022–2024 and 2026. Evidence selects one stated year per name. Annual snapshots overlap; never sum them as unique dogs. No national popularity, etymology or owner naming-intent claim.
- Carnegie Mellon University / CMU Sphinx maintainers CMU US English Pronouncing Dictionary — US English dictionary readings; not owner-specific or exhaustive multilingual pronunciation
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