Clare
Clare is a Christian girl name of Latin origin, meaning “Bright, clear, famous”.
| Meaning | Bright, clear, famous |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Latin |
| Pronunciation | KLAIR |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | United Kingdom, Ireland, United States |
Meaning and origin of Clare
Clare comes from the Latin clarus, meaning 'bright, clear' or 'famous'. Its best-known bearer is Saint Clare of Assisi, the thirteenth-century follower of Saint Francis who founded the order of nuns known as the Poor Clares. Clare is also the name of an Irish county and a Cambridge college. The spelling Claire is the French form.
Is Clare a Christian name?
Clare has a strong Christian background through Saint Clare of Assisi, patron saint of television because of a vision she had of Mass from her sickbed.
How popular is Clare?
A steady classic, most common in Britain and Ireland.
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Spellings and variants of Clare
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Clare mean?
Clare means 'Bright, clear, famous'. It is of Latin origin.
Is Clare a Christian name?
Clare has a strong Christian background through Saint Clare of Assisi, patron saint of television because of a vision she had of Mass from her sickbed.
How do you pronounce Clare?
Clare is pronounced KLAIR.
Is Clare a boy or girl name?
Clare is usually a girl name.