✦ NAME PROFILE ✦

Chloe

/ KLO-ee /

feminine

Meaning

Blooming; young green shoot

Origin

Greek

Chloe originates from the Greek 'khloe', referring to the first green shoots of plants in spring. It was an epithet of Demeter, the Greek goddess of agriculture and fertility. The name appears in the New Testament in the epistles of Paul, making it a name with both pagan and Christian roots.

Personality Distribution

MBTI Profile

Approximate distribution among people named Chloe.

NT AnalystsNF DiplomatsSJ SentinelsSP Explorers

ESFJ

12.8%

ISFJ

11.2%

ENFP

9.5%

ESFP

8.9%

ISFP

7.6%

ENFJ

7.1%

ISTJ

6.8%

INFJ

6.2%

INFP

5.9%

ENTP

5.4%

ESTJ

4.7%

ESTP

3.8%

ISTP

3.4%

INTP

2.9%

ENTJ

2.5%

INTJ

2.3%

Cultural Context

Cultural Notes

Chloe is a perennial favorite that manages to feel ancient and fresh at the same time. It saw a massive resurgence in the 1980s and 90s, particularly in France and then the UK and USA. It is often associated with a bright, energetic personality, fitting for its 'blooming' meaning.

Notable People

Famous Bearers

Chloë Sevigny

American actress and fashion icon (b. 1974)

Chloë Grace Moretz

American actress known for Kick-Ass (b. 1997)

Chloe Zhao

Oscar-winning director of Nomadland (b. 1982)

Sibling Names

Goes well with

Boys

Liam Owen Caleb Ethan Noah

Girls

Sophie Lily Zoe Phoebe Hannah