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GirlPronounced American English /ˈklɛɹ/; British English /ˈklɛə/

Clare

Medieval English form of Clara.

Quick answer

Clare is a girl name.

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

GenderGirl
PronunciationAmerican English /ˈklɛɹ/; British English /ˈklɛə/

Meaning and history

Medieval English form of Clara. The preferred spelling in the English-speaking world is now the French form Claire, though Clare has been fairly popular in the United Kingdom and Australia. This is also the name of an Irish county, which was itself probably derived from Irish clár meaning "plank, level surface".

Notes and context

Usage: english