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Claire

Girl · French · Medium name

Meaning
Clear, bright, famous
Pronunciation
KLARE
Origin
French

From French, from Latin 'clarus' meaning clear or bright.

Popularity
Common in United States (2023)

Popularity: US SSA, 2023

ClassicVintageSoft and gentle

Languages in use: French, Latin, English

Commonly used in: United States, France, United Kingdom

Alternate spellings

  • ClareEnglish

    Simplified English spelling.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Clare of Assisi

    1194–1253

    Italian saint and founder of the Order of Poor Ladies.

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Sources for this record

US SSA, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications (2023). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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