claire
n. countablen. a common female name in English-speaking countries.
n. a feminine given name of French origin, meaning 'clear' or 'bright'.
Claire is my best friend from school.
The manager introduced Claire as the new head of the marketing department.
While the name Claire has seen varying levels of popularity over the decades, it remains a classic choice for parents seeking a name that feels both elegant and simple.
Borrowed from French Claire, also a spelling variant of the English Clare.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Usage
As a proper name, it is typically capitalized and used without an article.
Last updated May 2, 2026