Clair

Clair is a French name derived from the Latin clarus, meaning bright, clear, or famous. It was borne by several early Christian saints, most notably Saint Clair of Pontecorvo, which helped spread the name throughout medieval Europe. The name functions as both a masculine and feminine given name, though in English-speaking countries it is more often encountered in the feminine spelling Clare or Claire. Related forms include Clara, Clarice, and the Latinized Clarus.