Claire
KLARE
Girl · French
Meaning: Clear, bright, famous
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Clara
Girl · Latin · Medium name
- Meaning
- Clear, bright, famous
- Pronunciation
- KLAH-ruh
- Origin
- Latin
- Popularity
- Common in United States (2023)
From Latin 'clarus' meaning clear, bright, or famous.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
ClassicVintageSoft and gentle
Languages in use: Latin, German, English
Commonly used in: United States, Germany, United Kingdom
Alternate spellings
ChiaraItalian
Italian form of Clara.
Cultural associations
People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.
Clara Schumann
1819–1896
German pianist and composer, one of the foremost musicians of the Romantic era.
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Behind the Name, Latin Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-20.
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