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    Clair

    Discover the meaning and origin of the name Clair

    Clair

    Unisex
    french
    1 syllable

    Clair is a french unisex name meaning "A French name meaning bright or clear, often used as a shortened form of the name Clarence.".

    With french roots, Clair is a unisex name that means "A French name meaning bright or clear, often used as a shortened form of the name Clarence.". It has 1 syllable.

    Origin
    french
    Gender
    Unisex
    Syllables
    1

    Meaning compiled from public name lists.

    Meaning

    A French name meaning bright or clear, often used as a shortened form of the name Clarence.

    Popularity

    Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

    Quick answers about Clair

    Very rare in US records

    What does Clair mean?

    Clair is a unisex name of french origin meaning "A French name meaning bright or clear, often used as a shortened form of the name Clarence.".

    Is Clair a rare name?

    Yes. Clair does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

    Brother names that go with Clair

    AndreRemyAntoineMarcelPierreSebastien

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    Names with a similar meaning to Clair

    Clair means "A French name meaning bright or clear, often used as a shortened form of the name Clarence." — these names share that spirit.

    • Eleanor — "Bright, shining light" (greek)
    • Ellie — "Bright shining light" (english)

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