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Claire

klair

Letters6
Syllables1
OriginLatin

The Story of Claire

From the Roman sun to the Enlightenment salons, this name shines with clarity and intellect, a beacon waiting for your daughter.

Claire, a name of luminous clarity, stems from the Latin word 'clarus,' meaning 'clear' or 'bright.' It traveled from ancient Rome through France, where it became a favored name during the medieval period and later echoed the intellectual spirit of the Enlightenment. Its journey is one of enduring elegance and clear, radiant meaning.

There's a crisp, clean feeling when you say 'Claire,' like a breath of fresh air on a clear morning. It suggests an intelligent spirit, someone who sees things with sharp perception. Writing 'Claire' on your birth announcement feels like declaring a new dawn of understanding, a gentle light that will guide your daughter through life.

What It Means

Claire is a French name derived from the Latin "clarus", meaning "clear" or "bright".

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Claire Danes

    American actress known for 'Homeland'

  • Claire Bloom

    English actress

Personality Traits

ElegantIntelligentCalmSophisticated

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Peak Year

#5,216 in 2016

Total Births

210,623

First Recorded

1880

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