What is the origin of the name Clarice?

Clarice is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Clarice?

Clarice is currently ranked #2796 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Clarice?

Clarice is pronounced KLAR-ees.

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Clarice

KLAR-ees

Popularity

#2796

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

25,517

Peak Year

#600 in 1921

First Recorded

1880

Style

Sophisticated & Formal, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Clarice is a French and Portuguese name derived from Latin *Clarus*, meaning 'bright', 'clear', or 'famous'.

Nickname Watch

Clare Claire Clary

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Numerology

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Famous Namesakes

Clarice Lispector
Brazilian novelist and short story writer

Nicknames

Clare Claire Clary

Spelling Variations

Clarissa Claire Clara

Similar Names

Beatrice Alice Eloise Iris

Personality Traits

IntelligentElegantKindSophisticated

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