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Clare

KLAIR1 syllable
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A name of Latin origin meaning 'bright' or 'clear'. (Modern)

What does Clare mean?

Modern: A name of Latin origin meaning 'bright' or 'clear'.. Clare is derived from the Latin word 'clarus', meaning 'bright' or 'clear', and is often used as a feminine name.

Is Clare a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Clare in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Clare in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Clare suit?

Classic
Human name

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Clare’s Dog Hotel Reputation

As the other dogs settle in for nap time, one whispers, "I wonder if Clare will be the adventurous type? Or will she just be Clare-fully napping through it all?"

Like Clare? Let the Matchmaker do the rest

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Naming a new puppy?

A great name is step one. Our force-free puppy training builds confidence and recall — that new name gets a workout.