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Chloe

American  
[kloh-ee] / ˈkloʊ i /

noun

  1. the lover of Daphnis in a Greek pastoral romance.

  2. a female given name.


Chloe British  
/ ˈkləʊɪ /

noun

  1. See Daphnis and Chloe

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Etymology

Origin of Chloe

< Greek chlóē young green vegetation, akin to chlōrós chlor- 1

Example Sentences

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Chloe and George Sanchez, from Essex, were due to marry at Brighton register office but found themselves stranded on the seafront after struggling to book transport.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

As Chloe Lamford’s brilliant two-level set rotates, we—and the characters—travel from the banquet room to the classroom, through intermediate spaces like a bathroom, a kitchen and a supply closet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Initially Chloe was hesitant to tell friends and family that she was being affected by infertility.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

"I think it's quite a taboo subject," says Chloe Cavanagh, 26, from Glasgow, who is on the NHS waiting list for IVF.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

“The Stevie books, of course! When Stevie, Kevin, and Chloe try to get into Einan’s lair, they face booby traps that require logic. Evil-guy logic at that.”

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas