Clare

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Clare means 'clear' or 'bright', and is also derived from the Latin name Clara, meaning 'clear, bright or famous'.
Pronunciation
CLAIR or CLARE-ee
KLAR
KLEHR,
Popularity
According to the Social Security Administration, Clare was the 845th most popular name for girls born in the United States in 2020. It is also a popular name in Ireland, where it has been in use for centuries.

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Clare Name meanings & History

The name Clare means 'clear' or 'bright', and is also derived from the Latin name Clara, meaning 'clear, bright or famous'. Medieval English form of Clara. The preferred spelling in the English-speaking world is now the French form Claire, though Clare has been fairly popular in the United Kingdom and Australia.This is also the name of an Irish county, which was itself probably derived from Irish clár meaning "plank, level surface". Clare is a versatile name that can be used for a wide range of personalities. It is particularly popular among parents who want a name that is simple, elegant, and timeless.

Zodiac Sign of Clare: Curious Gemini

Synonyms of Clare:

C: Clever,Curious,Candid,Choice,Copycat,Cute,Chatty

L: Lazy,Lovely,Lover,Legal,Luscious,Liaison,Languid

A: Assertive,Argumentative,Ambitious,Action,Angry,Aggressive

R: Restless,Resourceful,Reason,Rational

E: Environment,Expressive,Enlighten,Enliven,Exaggerate,Entertain

Clare is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people named Clare include Clare Boothe Luce, an American journalist and playwright, and Clare Thomas, an English actress. Clare Danes, who played the lead character in the popular TV show "Homeland," is also a famous bearer of the name.

2.) Clare (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) a form of Clara.

Other Forms: Clar


3.) CLARE (Female)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: Derived from the Latin clarus (bright, clear, famous). The name was borne by St. Clare of Assisi (c. 1194-1255), the founder of the Order of Poor Ladies, now known as the Poor Clares. Clar is the Gaelic form. (KLARE)


4.) Clare (Male)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) a short form of Clarence.

Other Forms: Clair, Clarey, Clary


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