Claire - Names
Meaning of the name Claire
Gender:
Female
Meaning:
“clear” (in French)
Etymology:
It is the French variant of the English name “Clara”, however, both version are used in English speaking countries. This name comes from the Latin given name Clarus (meaning “clear and famous”). In England it started to be used in the Middle Ages.
Saint Clare of Assisi is the patron saint of goldsmiths, laundry, television, gilders, good weather. She was also a follower of Saint Francis of Assisi. Her feast day is celebrated on 11th August.
Variants in different languages:
Czech, Hungarian: Klára
Danish, German, Polish, Norwegian, Russian: Klara
Fun facts:
The word claire is still used in French as a common noun, meaning “clear”.
Name days:
France
11th August: Claire
Hungary
12th August: Klára
Poland
17th April, 12th August, 18th August: Klara
UK
29th October: Claire
USA
29th October: Claire
Famous people:
Claire Etcherelli (born 1934), French novelist
Claire Harris (born 1937), Canadian poet
Claire Holt (born 1988), Australian actress
Claire Hooper (born 1976), Australian comedian
Claire Lacombe (born 1765), French actress
Claire Martin (born 1967), British singer
Claire Skinner (born 1965), British actress
Additional information:
In astrology the name is connected with two colors (yellow, green) and six stones (chrysoprase, citrine, moonstone, pearl, white sapphire, aquamarine). What is more, according to numerology a person who bears this name is very expressive, inventive, imaginative, creative and artistic.
Popularity of the name:
Australia: 55th in 2015
Canada: 26th in 2015
USA: 9th in 2015