A clementine is a tangor, a citrus fruit hybrid between a willowleaf mandarin orange and a sweet orange, named for its late 19th-century discoverer. The exterior is a deep orange colour with a smooth, glossy appearance. Clementines can be separated into 7 to 14 segments.

What does the name Clementine mean?

SHARE. Meaning "mild and merciful," this is the French version of the Latin name Clement. And you'll definitely want your little Clementine to be mild and merciful, at least where her siblings are concerned.

Is Clementine a good name?

The name Clementine is a girl's name of French, Latin origin meaning "mild, merciful". Clementine is a Nameberry favorite that has finally broken back into the US Top 1000 after more than half a century off the list.