Chloe

Young green shoot; fresh plant growth.

Chloe is a feminine name from Greek Χλόη, meaning a young green shoot. Its image of fresh spring growth can give the name a bright appeal for someone drawn to the changing seasons. That plant association also belongs to its ancient cultural setting. Chloe was an epithet of Demeter, the Greek goddess of agriculture, connected with green fields. The name therefore holds both a simple nature image and a link to the way the ancient Greeks imagined the growing earth. English Chloe is pronounced /ˈkloʊ.i/. The initial kl feels crisp, then the vowels open out into a lighter ending. The French form Chloé, with its accent, is pronounced /klo.e/. If you are considering both spellings, hearing the two endings can help make the choice more concrete.

Etymology: From Greek Χλόη (Khloe), meaning a young green shoot, through Latin.