Claire
KLAIR
✦ Meaning
“French form of Clara from Latin clarus meaning 'bright,' associated with clarity and luminosity, preferred spelling in French-influenced contexts.”
Popularity Over Time
Currently ranked #67 in the United States.
Origin
Syllables
1
Style
Famous Bearers
- Claire Danes (actress)
- Claire Fraser (Outlander character)
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Cross-Cultural Notes
Universal across French, English, and European languages
People Also Ask
French form of Clara from Latin clarus meaning 'bright,' associated with clarity and luminosity, preferred spelling in French-influenced contexts.
Claire is currently ranked #67 in the United States. Usage has stayed pretty consistent over the past decade.
Claire works beautifully as a full name and does not lend itself to an obvious short form. Most parents see that as a feature.
Names that pair beautifully with Claire include James, Thomas, Henry.