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Claire

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Meaning and origin
Claire is a French girl name. The meaning of the name is `Clear, Illuminated`.

Where is it used?
The name Claire is mainly used in French.

How do they say it elsewhere?
Clara (In English, Italian, German and in Portuguese)
Clare (In English)

See also
In Scandinavian: Klair

What Claire`s say about their name

The best thing about the name Claire:
so nice
The worst thing about the name:
nowt
If my name wasn`t Claire....:
sarah
Extra information:
nope
The best thing about the name Claire:
You can't shorten it
The worst thing about the name:
It's common and sounds like you've got something in your throat when saying it.
If my name wasn`t Claire....:
IWhen I was younger I wanted to be called Jodie...but nowadays I wouldn't know
Extra information:
I like to think that Claire with an 'i' is the full way, the best way and the correct way!!
The best thing about the name Claire:
there is never a question about pronounciation or spelling
The worst thing about the name:
it is just so common, my name is Claire anne Smith probably the most common name in the world:)
If my name wasn`t Claire....:
it would be some other common name(mum and pop werenever very creative)
Extra information:
my name matches my clear, simple yet graceful and cute personality:)
The best thing about the name Claire:
geat name
The worst thing about the name:
nothing
If my name wasn`t Claire....:
susan
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Claire:
its really easy to understand
The worst thing about the name:
evryone is called claire
If my name wasn`t Claire....:
no idea
Extra information:
the nicknames are really annoying is claire not long enough? lets add extra words to it - claire bear, clairy fairy, e-clair etc.
The best thing about the name Claire:
Not too many people named Claire
The worst thing about the name:
People call me Claireabelle or say its a fat girls name
If my name wasn`t Claire....:
It would be Brielle
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Claire:
It's unique as I have only met 2 other Claires before.
The worst thing about the name:
No one spells me name right since there are a few variations. My name is spelt 'Clare'. Also can't make a nick name out of it. My family calls me clare bear. People always say it's an old name
If my name wasn`t Claire....:
My name would have been Monica and I think Clare fits me alot better
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Claire:
It's not a particular stereotype name eg.chav/emo
The worst thing about the name:
Can't shorten it unless it's sowt sad like claz
If my name wasn`t Claire....:
It would've been Roseanna so i can't really complain about being Claire
Extra information:
Nobody spells it right
The best thing about the name Claire:
It's easy to say and remember
The worst thing about the name:
the nick names...i've been called, opaque lol, transparent, clerance,clearsil, clearie and for some strange reason ppl always spell it wrong...
If my name wasn`t Claire....:
it would have been Lisa or Georgia after my dad George... Claire doesn't sound that bad now...lol
Extra information:
Nah it grew on me over the yrs, didn't really like it too much, thought it was old ppl name....
The best thing about the name Claire:
Its pretty normal
The worst thing about the name:
People always ask how its spelt as there are a few variations.
If my name wasn`t Claire....:
It would be Samantha
Extra information:
Nope
The best thing about the name Claire:
its grown on me... i never used to like my name as a child but now i think it suits! i dont know many other claires too, i was always the only one growing up.
The worst thing about the name:
the obvious nicknames, though i just embrace them now haha!
If my name wasn`t Claire....:
then id be a boy called joseph.
Extra information:
claire bear, pear, hair, claireabelle, clur..... the list goes on!
The best thing about the name Claire:
It goes well with most surnames and middle names - it's actually quite versatile
The worst thing about the name:
Well, people never spell it right! I'm Clair (no 'e') and it is rarely spelt correctly. Also I find it's incredibly common in my age group and kind of dull!
If my name wasn`t Claire....:
Well, I know that Lydia, Louise, Leah and Karen were all possibilities so I'm kind of thankful I'm Clair!
Extra information:
Claire is certainly a versatile name but cannot really be shortened. Nicknames seem to be lengthened into Claire Bear or Clairy Fairy! Remember that when naming your child!
The best thing about the name Claire:
Wasn't very popular when I was young, I used to be called Clairebear by my friends!
The worst thing about the name:
I used think it was plain and boring, but don't mind it now!
If my name wasn`t Claire....:
was never told anything different!
Extra information:
:-)
The best thing about the name Claire:
That it sounds like Eclaire and I love those
The worst thing about the name:
Nothing is worse
If my name wasn`t Claire....:
I would like to be called Michelle
Extra information:
Claire sucks

More `Claire` links
Claire as abbreviation
Actors named Claire
Claire in the encyclopedia

Statistics for Claire

Claire appears in 2007`s top-1000 name list at rank 66. In the last 128 years Claire has occupied a spot in the top 1000 without interruptions. The name reached the top-100 10 times. 2007 was a `top year` for the name Claire. (Based on 128 years of name history) In that year it ranked #66. Our records go back to 1880

Year	Rank	Rank
2007	66
2006	86
2005	95
2004	98
2003	92
2002	95
2001	82
2000	86
1999	85
1998	91
1997	108
1996	116
1995	129
1994	149
1993	166
1992	159
1991	162
1990	159
1980	404
1970	543
1960	315
1950	234
1940	194
1930	136
1920	194
1910	233
1900	262
1890	291
1880	354