Clara
Clara is the Latin feminine of "clarus," meaning clear, bright, or famous. The name shares its root with Claire. Saint Clare of Assisi was known in Latin as Clara, and her name was the form that spread through medieval Europe. The name was particularly common in 19th-century England and America, where it had a gentler, more feminine quality than the French Claire. Clara was a top-60 American name from 1880 to 1900, then declined through the 20th century. It re-entered the top 200 in 2014 and continues to climb. The revival was driven by the broader vintage-name trend and by the character Clara Barton (1821-1912), who founded the American Red Cross. Clara Bow (1905-1965) was the defining "It Girl" of 1920s Hollywood. I find Clara has a softer sound than Claire — the extra syllable gives it warmth that the single-syllable Claire lacks. The "a" ending gives it femininity. Clara Schumann (1819-1896) was one of the greatest pianists of the 19th century and a composer in her own right. The name now reads as both vintage and contemporary. Clara is a female name of Latin origin that means "Clear, bright, famous". Soft, vintage, and quietly luminous. The name sounds bright. Claras tend to be warm. US top 200 since 2014. Rising. Well-known people named Clara include Clara Barton (Red Cross founder), Clara Bow (actress), Clara Schumann (pianist), Saint Clare of Assisi. Common variations and related forms of Clara include Clare (English), Claire (French), Chiara (Italian), Klara (German/Scandinavian).