Chloe

American

[kloh-ee] / ˈkloʊ i /

noun

the lover of Daphnis in a Greek pastoral romance.
a female given name.

Chloe British

/ ˈkləʊɪ /

noun

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 Hayden is getting married in 2028 and is on the hunt for the perfect dress.

From BBC

Chloe Chiasson channels her ties to queer culture and the American West with a portrait—oversize ears frame a Stetson-hatted cowgirl with a mournful expression.

From The Wall Street Journal

Chloe was killed in the County Antrim town in June 2023.

From BBC

Danielle, 37, from Mountain Ash, described Chloe as her best friend, "beautiful inside and out", who always saw the good in everyone.

From BBC

After a music event ended at 04:00 BST, Danielle said Chloe stayed behind when her friends left and trusted Roberts, who said he had arranged a lift.

From BBC

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