Clio

American  

[klee-oh, klahy-oh] / ˈkli oʊ, ˈklaɪ oʊ /

noun

plural

Clios

1. Classical Mythology. the Muse of history.

2. any of a group of awards presented annually by the advertising industry for achievement in television commercials.

3. a female given name.

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Clio British  

/ ˈklaɪəʊ /

noun

1. Greek myth the Muse of history

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Etymology

Origin of Clio

< Latin < Greek Kleiṓ, equivalent to klei- (stem of kleîn to make famous, celebrate) + -ō suffix used for women's names

Example Sentences

Some apps have approachable human names — like Dave, Clio, Albert, and Brigit — while others suggest financial freedom: Empower, FloatMe, FlexWage, Rain.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 23, 2024

Developed by Greek telecoms provider Cosmote, the free app’s designers say they hope to build on existing features that include an artificial intelligence-powered virtual guide, Clio.

From Washington Times • Oct. 8, 2023

He is survived by his wife, Clio, who was often seen by his side during official state visits and events, two sons, Giovanni and Giulio, and grandchildren.

From Reuters • Sep. 22, 2023

In addition to Ms. Fonseca, Mr. Amis is survived by three daughters, Delilah Jeary, Fernanda Amis and Clio Amis; two sons, Louis and Jacob Amis; four grandchildren; and a brother, James Boyd.

From New York Times • May 20, 2023

Clio was Muse of history, Urania of astronomy, Melpomene of tragedy, Thalia of comedy, Terpsichore of the dance, Calliope of epic poetry, Erato of love-poetry, Polyhymnia of songs to the gods, Euterpe of lyric poetry.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton