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Claire

“Clear, bright”

klair French origin 6 letters 1 syllables
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Claire

Clear, bright

French

About this name

Claire is a timeless French name that means clear or bright. It has a chic, understated elegance that never goes out of style.

It means "Clear, bright." Claire has a popularity score of 89 out of 100 in the Anbu Baby catalogue. It is most associated with the 2020s. It is pronounced klair. It is traditionally associated with Christianity. It is associated with themes of Light and Clarity. Its listed personality traits are Articulate and Poised. It has 1 syllable and 6 letters. Related names in the catalogue include Clara and Clarissa.

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Meanings

Clear Bright

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1

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What does the name Claire mean?

The name Claire means "Clear, bright."

What origin is the name Claire?

Claire is of French origin.

Is Claire a boy or girl name?

Claire is traditionally a girl's name.

How do you pronounce Claire?

Claire is pronounced klair.

Is Claire popular?

Claire has a popularity score of 89 out of 100 in the Anbu Baby catalogue. It is most associated with the 2020s.

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