What Does The Name Claire Mean ?

The name Claire has been popular since Norman times and in particular, in Victorian times, and continues to be popular.The  girl's name Claire "c-lai-re" is pronounced  to rhyme with air.
It is of  Latin origin, and its meaning is clear or pure. This name was borne by Saint Clare of Assisi, in the 13th century, who started a  Franciscan order of nuns, she was  saint of the medieval period.  
Claire Danes a modern day actress, brings this name right up to date. Other variations of this name include,
Clare, Clara, Chiara, Ciara , Clair. Clarice,Clarice. Clarissa,Clarie,Clarisse, Clary, Clayrisa, and Clayrinda.
In French this name is used for both sexes. and in Italian, it is Chiara, which is pronounced (Key ah rah) and is used exclusively for girls. It has an everyday meaning, as the word for clear or obvious.
Undoubtedly, this name will remain popular.

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My mom bought me a card when I was little that said Claire means "giver of light", my name is Claire, so thats why she bought it for me :) hope this helps :)