Quick answer
Clare is a girl name.
Pronunciation: American 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