Claire: name meaning and origin

Claire

clear, bright

French · Girl · 1 syllable

Claire is a French name meaning "clear, bright". It has one syllable, and is traditionally a girl's name.

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Sibling names for Claire

  • Claire & Aiden Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Claire & Arjun Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Claire & Esther Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Claire & Finn Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Claire & Luca Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Claire & Lucas Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Claire & Niamh Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Claire & Ravi Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.

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Questions about Claire

What does the name Claire mean?

Claire is a French name meaning "clear, bright".

How many syllables are in Claire?

Claire has one syllable (Claire).

Is Claire a boy's or girl's name?

Claire is traditionally a girl's name.