Meaning:
Its source is a Latin expression meaning "Brilliant."
Languages:
This girl's name is used in English and French.
Alternative Spellings: Clair and Clare
Popularity:
The name Claire ranked 85th in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of 2000-2003 Social Security Administration statistics and 300th in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.
This name was popular earlier in the 20th century, then fell off in usage, but has begun making a comeback in recent years.
Narrative:
Brilliance is a recurring name idea, as shown in this name, Bertha, Helen, and a form of the Chinese name Ming.
The breadth of the idea can best be understood by studying the pictogram that represents the Chinese name. It shows the sun with the moon reflecting its light, and stands not only for brightness and clarity, but also for understanding, aptitude and fame.