Clare (given name)
| Pronunciation | /ˈklɛər/ |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Language(s) | English |
| Name day | August 11 |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | French/Irish/Latin |
| Meaning | "bright", "clear" |
| Region of origin | England |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | Claire Clair |
| Related names | Clara, Clair/Claire, Clarissa, Clarisse, Clarice, Clarence, Clar |
Clare /ˈklɛər/ is a given name, the medieval English form of Clara. The related name Clair was traditionally considered male, especially when spelled without an 'e', but Clare and Claire are usually, but not always, female.
It is very often associated with the Irish County Clare. That name was derived from the Irish word ('Clár') given to a small bridge that crossed the River Fergus near the town of Ennis in what is now County Clare.