Clair
KLER
Popularity
#4568
Letters
5
Syllables
1
Origin
French
Total Births
16,322
Peak Year
#405 in 1923
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Clair is a French name meaning 'clear', 'bright', or 'famous'. It's a short form of Claire.
Gender Split
Numerology
The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Clair Huxtable
Character from The Cosby Show
Personality Traits
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