Clare

bright, clear

GenderGirlOriginLatinSay itKLAIRPopularityUncommon
Pronounced KLAIR

About the name Clare

Saint Clare of Assisi founded the Poor Clares order, devoting her life to simplicity and faith alongside Saint Francis. The name is bright, elegant, and timeless.

Radiant, devoted, and steadfast in conviction.

Fun fact

Saint Clare is the patron saint of television, credited with once seeing a Mass on her wall from her sickbed.

Nicknames for Clare

Clarie

Variations

ClaraClaireClarissa

Famous people named Clare

  • Clare Danes (actress, spelled Claire)

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