Congratulations on your baby girl and congratulations on already deciding on her first name. Choosing a baby name is no easy task, it is a big responsibility and with so many names to choose from it can be a real challenge.
But you’ve done it, you’ve chosen the beautiful name Claire for your baby girl. Now comes the fun part, it is time to pick a middle name for your new daughter.
To help you find a name that compliments the name Claire perfectly, we have put together a list of 50 cute middle names for Claire. Hopefully, you will find a name here that you love and will make an adorable middle name for baby Claire.
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What Does The Name Claire Mean?
The name Claire is of French origin and means bright and clear.
Claire is the French form of the female name Clara. Clara is the feminine derivation of the Latin male name Clarus. The French word for clear is Clair, hence the name Claire.
Traditionally, Claire was a male name but now this spelling is used mainly for girls. Sometimes the name is spelled Clare, Klaire, or Klare.
Claire is a strong yet feminine-sounding name and you can guess its French origins from its pronunciation. Claire has been popular with baby girls over the years and whilst it is seeing a bit of a revival, it is not commonly used in 2024.
There have been many famous women named Claire over the years, including the writer Clare Booth Luce, silent screen siren Clara Bow, and actresses Claire Bloom and Claire Danes.
50 Cute Middle Name For Claire
- Claire Addison
- Claire Alice
- Claire Alicia
- Claire Alexandra
- Claire Amelia
- Claire Annabelle
- Claire Anne
- Claire Anneliese
- Claire Beatrice
- Claire Bella
- Claire Belle
- Claire Bernadette
- Claire Bridget
- Claire Brooklyn
- Claire Charlotte
- Claire Daphne
- Claire Delilah
- Claire Dianna
- Claire Dorothea
- Claire Eden
- Claire Eleanor
- Claire Elizabeth
- Claire Ellen
- Claire Emmeline
- Claire Evangeline
- Claire Fay
- Claire Felicity
- Claire Frances
- Claire Francine
- Claire Gabriella
- Claire Genevieve
- Claire Georgia
- Claire Georgina
- Claire Grace
- Claire Helena
- Claire Henrietta
- Claire Isabelle
- Claire Isla
- Claire Ivy
- Claire Josephine
- Claire Juliette
- Claire Love
- Claire Lilliana
- Claire Meredith
- Claire Nicole
- Claire Olivia
- Claire Penelope
- Claire Rebecca
- Claire Sophia
- Claire Victoria
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Finding The Right Middle Name
For many parents finding the middle name is just as important as finding the first name.
While some parents allow themselves to have a little more fun when choosing a middle name, as they feel, the middle name is slightly less important as it is not a name your child will use every day.
With that said, do not let the wrong middle name take away from all of your hard work of finding the perfect first name.
If you really fancy a challenge, you could go for two middle names. In the U.S you are only legally required to have a first name and a surname on your birth certificate. Anything more than that is down to personal choice.
Where To Look For Inspiration
As it has been said most people do not use their middle name on a daily basis so you can take a step away from the more traditional names and go for something a little more wild and wacky.
Here are a few ideas on places to look for some inspiration for a middle name if you are running out of ideas.
Family Tradition
The most common place to start is with your own family. Many families have a tradition of passing down a middle name from one generation to another or choosing a middle name that begins with a certain letter.
You may decide on a middle name to honor a relative. This could be a grandparent, aunt, or even a maiden name.
Take a good look into your family history and you are sure to find a name that is perfect for your child and connects them to their family heritage even before they are old enough to understand the connection.
Maybe you have some female Native Americans in your family history that you would like to honor with your daughter’s middle name. If this is the case then check out some of our favorite Navajo names with meanings here.
Two Is Better Than One
Maybe you or your partner had a first name choice that didn’t quite make the grade for a variety of reasons.
You may be able to use that second choice first name as a middle name. Most first names make great middle names so you have nothing to worry about using the first name as a middle name.
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Memories of Place Names
Celebrities are not the only people who can use place names for their children’s names. They are actually quite trendy at the moment. So if you and your partner have a special place that holds some fond memories or even a favorite destination, then go for it.
What To Be Careful of When Choosing That Perfect Middle Name
Middle names are an opportunity to be a little wilder and more daring with your children’s names. After all, it is not the name they will be using every day.
This is why you will often find people with some wild and wonderful middle names that their parents couldn’t let go of but also could not justify as a first name.
But there are still a few things you need to consider when choosing that perfect middle name.
Potential for an Unfortunate Nickname
You need to put yourself into the mind of a child and think as they do. If you can think up some cruel and not very nice names to tease your child then you can bet any child in the playground can too.
Initials
Remember that your child’s initials will often be written down on display so you need to ensure they do not spell out any unfortunate words.
There is the potential for certain middle names and surnames when combined with the C from Claire to spell out some less than desirable words.
The flow of the Entire Name
When you have chosen the perfect first name and a middle name to compliment it, you need to check the whole name flows nicely when your surname is added on too. You do not want the name to sound too clunky when it is said aloud.
If you have any doubts, say the name out loud to friends and family and use it in conversation to check how it flows when said in full.
If you find yourself tripping over your words or the whole name just sounds clunky, there is a pretty good chance you haven’t chosen the right combination of names.
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Different Ways to Spell Claire
There are a few different ways you can spell the name Claire if you are looking for a less popular spelling. Here is a list of some of the more unique spellings of Claire:
- Claere
- Claure
- Clayre
- Clare
Cute Sibling Names That Go With Claire
If you have more than one child you will need to think about what names go well together. Remember, you are going to be saying your children’s names approximately a thousand times a day so you need to make sure they complement each other and flow nicely. Here are a few suggestions of siblings names that go well with Claire:
- Claire and Anna
- Claire and Alexander
- Claire and Cassandra
- Claire and Eva
- Claire and Evelyn
- Claire and Edward
- Claire and Ethan
- Claire and Isaac
- Claire and Teddy
- Claire and William
The Final Thought
That is the end of our list of middle names for Claire. We hope you are feeling inspired and have found some middle names that you like. Maybe you have found the perfect middle name for your baby, Claire.
But if not there is no need to panic, there are many more name choices out there for you too. If you need further inspiration, check out our 100+ mermaid names for little girls. Or if you are looking for something that is a little bit more unique then why not take a look at our Super Cool Anime Names.
