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Clairine

Quick answerClairine is a feminine given name derived from the Latin root "clarus," meaning "clear" or "bright," and represents a variant of names like Claire or Clarice with the French diminutive suffix "-ine." The name is primarily used in French-speaking cultures and Christian contexts, though it remains relatively uncommon…

Latin · Girl · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#1,040
TrendVintage
Peak year1904
Syllables2
OriginLatin
LanguageFrench
CultureFrench
ReligionChristian
Numerology8 Chaldean 3
Global rank#1,040

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Clairine

Clairine is a feminine given name derived from the Latin root "clarus," meaning "clear" or "bright," and represents a variant of names like Claire or Clarice with the French diminutive suffix "-ine." The name is primarily used in French-speaking cultures and Christian contexts, though it remains relatively uncommon compared to its simpler counterparts Claire and Clarice.

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Etymology

Clairine is a feminine given name derived from the Latin root "clarus," meaning "clear" or "bright," and represents a variant of names like Claire or Clarice with the French diminutive suffix "-ine." The name is primarily used in French-speaking cultures and Christian contexts, though it remains relatively uncommon compared to its simpler counterparts Claire and Clarice.

Clairine currently ranks #1,040 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1904.

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