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Claire Baby girl name meaning, origin, and popularity

Claire name meaning and origin

What does Claire mean?

From Latin, "clear, bright." A Norman form of the name Clara. In the 19th century, Claire had a resurgence as a variation on Clare. Well-known Claires: actress Claire Danes; Molly Ringwald's character in The Breakfast Club.

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