Clare
Meaning of Clare
Clare is a pocket-sized burst of sunshine. Rooted in the Latin “clarus,” it promises all things clear and bright, like the sky after a good Mumbai monsoon. Pronounced KLAR, the name tagged along with Saint Clare of Assisi, picked up an Irish lilt, and now pops up everywhere from Boston burbs to Bengaluru book clubs. In the U.S. charts she’s no spotlight-chaser—more like a steady little diya, glowing year after year since the 1880s. Parents love her because she’s classic without the extra flourishes of Claire or Clara, crisp like the first sip of masala chai. Clare whispers images of fresh pages, temple bells, and ideas that light up the room. Pair her with an Indian middle name—Clare Ananya, Clare Ishani—and watch the cross-cultural magic unfold. And yes, she comes with built-in wordplay: future debates at home? Baby will surely “clare-ify” things!
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as KLAR (/klɛər/)
American English
- Pronunced as KLAR (/klɛr/)
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Notable People Named Clare
| Clare Boothe Luce was an American writer, politician, and diplomat, best known for her play "The Women" and her service as a U.S. ambassador and congresswoman. |
| Clare of Assisi was an Italian saint and an early follower of Francis of Assisi. |
| Clare Hollingworth, an English journalist, was the first to report the outbreak of World War II after spotting German forces massed on the Polish border. |
| Clare Bowditch is an Australian musician, author, and occasional actress. |
| Clare Crockett - Sister Clare Maria was an Irish Catholic nun and former actress from Northern Ireland. |
| Clare Potter was a pioneering American fashion designer who helped invent sportswear and was renowned for her elegant, easy-to-wear, and colorful designs. |
| Clare Emma Whitty - Mother Mary Clare was an Irish Anglican nun, missionary, and botanist who died in a nine-day death march by retreating North Korean soldiers during the Korean War. |
| Clare Atwood - British painter Clare "Tony" Atwood, known for her versatile works, shared a lifelong partnership with dramatist Christabel Marshall and theatre professional Edith Craig from 1916 to 1947. |
| Clare James Drake was a legendary Canadian ice hockey coach, renowned for his record-setting university career and induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame. |
| Clare Joanne Connor is an English former cricketer who captained England and served as president of the Marylebone Cricket Club. |
| Clare Kummer was an American composer, lyricist, and playwright. |
| Clare Taylor, an English sportswoman, was the first woman to play in World Cup teams for both cricket and football, winning the 1993 cricket World Cup and taking 100 wickets in WODIs. |
| American journalist Clare Morgana Gillis was held hostage in Libya after an attack that killed fellow journalist Anton Hammerl during the collapse of Gaddafi's regime. |
| Clare Vanderpool is a Kansas-based children's author who won the Newbery Medal with her debut book, Moon Over Manifest. |
