Meaning of the Irish name Claire. Listen and learn how to pronounce Claire so you can get the correct pronunciation for this Irish girl name.
MEANING: A medieval name derived from Latin clarus ”clear, bright, famous.” St. Claire, a follower of St. Francis of Assisi, who left her wealthy family to found the order of nuns known as the “Poor Clares,” has always been very respected in Ireland and the name is still popular today.
GENDER: Girl | Female
IRISH NAME: Claire Clare
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AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Claire and read along with the meaning)
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Hi my name is clare and my mum was born in Ireland she wanted to call me Claire but then she thought to be different to every one else she would call me clare I love my name it’s very interesting and I also love what it means it means clear , bright and famous xxx