Meaning and background
The story behind Clutch
Clutch can suggest a strong grasp or a mechanical connection. Merriam-Webster records the verb for holding tightly and its use for operating an automobile clutch, among the word's several senses. A dog who grips a favorite toy may inspire one association, while a car enthusiast may intend another. Those are personal naming choices based on vocabulary; the source does not establish Clutch as a traditional given name with one fixed meaning.
- Association
- English word associated with grasping tightly and operating an automobile clutch. Source
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About Clutch
Recorded as a dog’s name
Clutch appears in 2 dog licence records in the 2022 New York City dataset.
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Pronunciation and rhythm
/klʌtʃ/
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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/klʌtʃ/ · primary stress on syllable 1K L AH1 CH
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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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