Clyde is a name of Scottish origin, meaning 'warm' or 'farm by the creek.' It gained notoriety from Clyde Barrow of the infamous criminal duo Bonnie and Clyde during the Great Depression era. Today, it is a relatively uncommon given name, more often used as a surname or in reference to the historical figure. It is occasionally used in the United States and Scotland, but not widely popular. Famous people with this name include Clyde Drexler, a former professional basketball player, and Clyde Tombaugh, the astronomer who discovered Pluto.