Claire
Claire is a Christian girl name of French, from Latin origin, meaning “Clear, bright”.
| Meaning | Clear, bright |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | French, from Latin |
| Pronunciation | KLAIR |
| Tradition | Christian, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Claire
Claire is the French form of the Latin Clara, from clarus, meaning clear, bright or famous. It reached England with the Normans and was later reinforced by devotion to St Clare of Assisi, a companion of St Francis who founded the Poor Clares. The name has been consistently used in English-speaking countries and France, and it is also the name of a county in Ireland.
Is Claire a Christian name?
Claire has a Christian connection through St Clare of Assisi, but it is used widely as a simple, secular name too.
How popular is Claire?
A steady classic in English-speaking countries and France.
Gifts with the name Claire
- Claire name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
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- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Claire
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Claire mean?
Claire means 'Clear, bright'. It is of French, from Latin origin.
Is Claire a Christian name?
Claire has a Christian connection through St Clare of Assisi, but it is used widely as a simple, secular name too.
How do you pronounce Claire?
Claire is pronounced KLAIR.
Is Claire a boy or girl name?
Claire is usually a girl name.