Clara

Girl

Origin: 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

Variants & Spellings

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