Variant of Lloyd or Cloyd, from Welsh 'llwyd' meaning 'grey' or 'sacred'.
Cloyded looks like a rare elaboration of Welsh-rooted names such as Lloyd or Cloyd, ultimately connected to llwyd, meaning grey or sacred. That root gives the name an old, grounded feel, with a trace of the ancient landscape in it.
The spelling Cloyded is unusual enough to feel modern, but the underlying Welsh element keeps it tied to older naming traditions. As a given name, Cloyded has an unexpected roughness and charm. It does not belong to the polished mainstream, which can make it feel distinctive and a little antique at the same time.
The grey or sacred associations of the root lend it a muted dignity, while the final -ed shape gives it a heavier, surname-like finish. It is a name that sounds like it has wandered in from another century and been reshaped for now.