What Does the Name Clare Mean
The name Clare comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Clare below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Clare Name Meaning
EnglishMedieval English form of CLARA. This is also the name of an Irish county, which was originally named for the Norman invader Richard de Clare (known as Strongbow), whose surname was derived from the name of an...
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What does the name Clare mean?
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