Clyde Petrillo

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Clyde Petrillo — English
143K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Clyde Petrillo is a name that combines English origins. The first name Clyde is a masculine given name of English origin. Clyde Alwood (1895–1954), American college basketball player Clyde Alves, Canadian dancer, actor and singer Clyde Arbuckle (1903–1998), American historian Clyde Arwood (1901–1943), American man executed in Tennessee Clyde Ballard (born 1936), American businessman and former politician Clyde Barnhart (1895–1980), American baseball player Clyde Barfoot (1891–1971), American baseball player Clyde Barrow (1909–1934), of the infamous American criminal duo Bonnie and Clyde Clyde Beatty (1903–1965), American animal trainer and circus impresario Clyde F. Bel Jr. The surname Petrillo: Petrillo is an Italian surname. Some people with this surname include: Alessio De Petrillo (born 1967), Italian football player and coach Andi Petrillo (born 1980), Canadian hockey broadcaster Ferdinando De Petrillo, Italian boxer who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics James Petrillo (1892–1984), leader of the American Federation of Musicians Luigi Petrillo (1903–1964), Italian pentathlete Sammy Petrillo (1934–2009), American comedian best known as a Jerry Lewis lookalike Sophia Petrillo, character played by Estelle Getty on the TV series The Golden Girls Clyde is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 143K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Clyde reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Clyde

English

Clyde Alwood (1895–1954), American college basketball player Clyde Alves, Canadian dancer, actor and singer Clyde Arbuckle (1903–1998), American historian Clyde Arwood (1901–1943), American man executed in Tennessee Clyde Ballard (born 1936), American businessman and former politician Clyde Barnhart (1895–1980), American baseball player Clyde Barfoot (1891–1971), American baseball player Clyde Barrow (1909–1934), of the infamous American criminal duo Bonnie and Clyde Clyde Beatty (1903–1965), American animal trainer and circus impresario Clyde F. Bel Jr.

Surname: Petrillo

Italian

Petrillo is an Italian surname. Some people with this surname include: Alessio De Petrillo (born 1967), Italian football player and coach Andi Petrillo (born 1980), Canadian hockey broadcaster Ferdinando De Petrillo, Italian boxer who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics James Petrillo (1892–1984), leader of the American Federation of Musicians Luigi Petrillo (1903–1964), Italian pentathlete Sammy Petrillo (1934–2009), American comedian best known as a Jerry Lewis lookalike Sophia Petrillo, character played by Estelle Getty on the TV series The Golden Girls

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Clyde is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Clyde by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Clyde Petrillo

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Clyde Petrillo:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Clyde?
The first name Clyde originates from English. Clyde Alwood (1895–1954), American college basketball player Clyde Alves, Canadian dancer, actor and singer Clyde Arbuckle (1903–1998), American historian Clyde Arwood (1901–1943), American man executed in Tennessee Clyde Ballard (born 1936), American businessman and former politician Clyde Barnhart (1895–1980), American baseball player Clyde Barfoot (1891–1971), American baseball player Clyde Barrow (1909–1934), of the infamous American criminal duo Bonnie and Clyde Clyde Beatty (1903–1965), American animal trainer and circus impresario Clyde F. Bel Jr.
When was Clyde most popular?
The name Clyde reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Petrillo?
The surname Petrillo originates from Italian. Petrillo is an Italian surname. Some people with this surname include: Alessio De Petrillo (born 1967), Italian football player and coach Andi Petrillo (born 1980), Canadian hockey broadcaster Ferdinando De Petrillo, Italian boxer who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics James Petrillo (1892–1984), leader of the American Federation of Musicians Luigi Petrillo (1903–1964), Italian pentathlete Sammy Petrillo (1934–2009), American comedian best known as a Jerry Lewis lookalike Sophia Petrillo, character played by Estelle Getty on the TV series The Golden Girls
What are the origins of the name Clyde Petrillo?
The name Clyde Petrillo combines two different traditions: the first name Clyde has English roots, while the surname Petrillo originates from Italian.
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