Nail; a spice derived from the flower bud
Derived from the Old French word 'clou', meaning nail, referring to the shape of the dried spice. It is a botanical name that fits the modern trend of using aromatic herbs and spices as given names.
Less common today
Clove isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,962 in 2023.
The skilled knife-throwing tribute from District 2 · The Hunger Games
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
