Clara
GirlOrigin: Latin · Italian
Meaning
“from Latin clarus, 'clear, bright, famous'”
Cultural Notes
Latinate form of Clare; enjoyed enormous popularity in the Victorian era and has seen a strong revival in the 21st century.
Popularity
Rarity: common
Peak decade: 1890s
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Famous People Named Clara
- Clara Bow, Clara Schumann, Clara Barton
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