Clarice
Clarice is a Christian girl name of Latin, via French origin, meaning “Bright, clear”.
| Meaning | Bright, clear |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Latin, via French |
| Pronunciation | kla-REES |
| Tradition | Christian, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | Brazil, United Kingdom, United States, France |
Meaning and origin of Clarice
Clarice is a medieval elaboration of Clara, coming through French from the Latin Claritia, linked to clarus, 'bright, clear, famous'. It was used in England from the Middle Ages, and Clarisse is the modern French form. The Brazilian novelist Clarice Lispector is among its most admired bearers. Many people also know it from Clarice Starling, the FBI trainee in The Silence of the Lambs.
Is Clarice a Christian name?
Clarice is not a biblical name, but it shares its root with Clara and so is loosely connected to Saint Clare of Assisi.
How popular is Clarice?
Uncommon today in English-speaking countries but well known in Brazil.
Gifts with the name Clarice
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Spellings and variants of Clarice
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Clarice mean?
Clarice means 'Bright, clear'. It is of Latin, via French origin.
Is Clarice a Christian name?
Clarice is not a biblical name, but it shares its root with Clara and so is loosely connected to Saint Clare of Assisi.
How do you pronounce Clarice?
Clarice is pronounced kla-REES.
Is Clarice a boy or girl name?
Clarice is usually a girl name.