ThinkabaraClaire: meaning and origin
Claire
“Clear, bright”
About the name Claire
Claire is a girl’s name from the French tradition. Its meaning is “clear, bright”. Names from French, elegant and soft — like Charlotte, Josephine, Beau and Louis.
It’s a classic: a name that has been used for generations and still feels fresh.
More names with a similar meaning: names that mean light.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More French names
- Charlotte 👧Free; the feminine form of Charles · French
- Eleanor 👧Light; from the medieval name Aliénor · French
- Eloise 👧Healthy, wide · French
- Genevieve 👧Woman of the people; the patron saint of Paris · French
- Jules 🧒Youthful; a short form of Julian and Julia · French
- Remy 🧒Oarsman, from Reims · French
Sibling name ideas (French, boys)
- Andre 👦Manly, strong; the French form of Andrew · French
- Beau 👦Handsome · French
- Grant 👦Tall, great · French
- Louis 👦Famous warrior · French
More girl names starting with C
- Calliope 👧Beautiful voice; the muse of poetry · Greek
- Camila 👧Helper at a sacred ceremony · Spanish
- Caroline 👧Free; a feminine form of Charles · German
- Catalina 👧Pure; the Spanish form of Katherine · Spanish
- Cecilia 👧Blind; the patron saint of music · Latin
- Celeste 👧Heavenly · Latin
- Charlotte 👧Free; the feminine form of Charles · French
- Chiara 👧Clear, bright · Italian
- Chloe 👧Green shoot, young plant · Greek
- Ciara 👧Dark-haired · Irish
Questions and answers
What does the name Claire mean?
Claire is a name of French origin. It means: clear, bright.
Is Claire a boy or girl name?
Claire is usually given to girls.
How many syllables does Claire have?
Claire has 6 letters and about 1 syllable.
Is Claire a popular name?
Yes. Claire has been near the top of US baby-name lists in recent years. Names marked “popular now” have been near the top of US baby-name lists in recent years. This is an approximate guide, not an official ranking; see the Social Security Administration’s baby names site for official counts.