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Claire

Meaning: clear, bright · Origin: Latin / French · Gender: usually a girl's name

Origin & history

The French form of Latin Clara, 'clear, bright'. Saint Clare of Assisi founded the order of the Poor Clares.

Famous people named Claire

Claire Foy (actor)
Claire Danes (actor)

Nicknames

Clairey

Variants & related names

Clare, Clara, Chiara

Claire name art

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FAQ

What does the name Claire mean?

Claire means “clear, bright”. It comes from Latin / French.

Is Claire a popular name?

Yes — Claire has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.

What are nicknames for Claire?

Clairey.

What are other forms of Claire?

Clare, Clara, Chiara.

Similar names

Victoria · Nova · Emilia · Stella · Lucy · Natalie

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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.