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Clair

Pronunciation: [ kl-EHR ]

Girl Name #4,659 Most Popular Hidden Gem

Ranked #4659, Clair is an uncommon girl name with a distinctive personality.

Meaning & Origin

Clair is a girl name, recorded for 30 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced kl-EHR.

Parents who love the name Clair often also consider Clara, Claudia, Claire .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#4,659
Total SSA Count
30

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Cla Cly Claie

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Clair is also used as a boy name, ranked #28546.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Clair

Is Clair a boy or girl name?
Clair is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #4659. As a boy name, it is ranked #28546. Clair is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Clair?
Clair is pronounced kl-EHR.
How popular is the name Clair?
Clair is currently ranked #4659 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Clair?
Common nicknames for Clair include Cla, Cly, and Claie.
Is Clair a common or rare name?
Clair is an uncommon name, ranked #4659 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Clair

Clair is a girl name .

Is Clair a boy or girl name? Clair is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #4,659 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #28,546. Clair is more commonly used as a girl name.

Clair is currently ranked #4,659 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Clair include Cla, Cly, and Claie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Clair include Claire, Claira . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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