Name profile

GirlPronounced French /klɛʁ/; American English /ˈklɛɹ/; British English /ˈklɛə/Dutch language family

Claire

French form of Clara.

Quick answer

Claire is a girl name.

Pronunciation: French /klɛʁ/; American English /ˈklɛɹ/; British English /ˈklɛə/.

GenderGirl
PronunciationFrench /klɛʁ/; American English /ˈklɛɹ/; British English /ˈklɛə/
Language familyDutch

Meaning and history

French form of Clara. This was a common name in France throughout the 20th century, though it has since been eclipsed there by Clara. It was also very popular in the United Kingdom, especially in the 1970s.

Notes and context

Usage: french, english