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I admit I do tend to think of the court system when I see Clemency, but the sound is nice. Personally, I prefer Clemence and it's similarity in form to Constance, Prudence and Patience, other "virtue" names I enjoy. As you mention, the ending sound is in line with Clarence (and Laurence and Terrence, too) but I do think Clemence, itself, feels feminine; perhaps knowing that Clement is there for the guys feeds into that perception.

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Interestingly, you've made me think about Constance/Constancy. As a first name, I can't imagine ever preferring Constancy but, in the middle slot, I can see where one might want another form to improve flow/sound in a combo, and the same would make sense for Clemency too.

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Of your Clemency combos, Clemency Opal is the standout for me; also like Clemency Ruth. Of your female Clemence combos, Clemence Ophelia is my favorite (and I'm really wanting Clemence Dorothy since I spied her below). Rosemary Clemence is my favorite of your combos overall, followed closely by Agatha Clemence. A few ideas for fun...

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Clemence Athena
Clemence Helena
Clemence Olivia
Clemence Viola "VIE-uh-luh"
Clemence Rosalie
Clemence Marianne
Clemence Merryweather
Clemence Winifred

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