Find out how popular the first name Clairese has been for the last 20 years (from 1988 to 2007) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Clairese by gender

Based on the last 20 years of data, Clairese is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2007, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Clairese.

The history of the first name Clairese

The name Clairese is a feminine given name with origins tracing back to the French language and culture. It is derived from the Latin name "Clara," meaning "bright" or "clear," and the suffix "-ese," which is commonly used in French names to indicate a feminine form.

In medieval France, the name Clairese gained popularity among the nobility and upper classes. It was often associated with virtues such as purity, radiance, and nobility. The earliest recorded use of the name Clairese can be found in various historical records and documents from the 12th and 13th centuries.

One of the earliest known historical figures to bear the name Clairese was Clairese de Montfort (1192-1257), a French noblewoman and heiress who played a significant role in the Albigensian Crusade. She was known for her unwavering support of the Catholic Church and her efforts to protect her lands from the Cathar heretics.

Another notable figure was Clairese d'Anjou (1285-1323), a French princess and countess who was renowned for her patronage of the arts and her influential role in the cultural and political life of her time.

In the 15th century, Clairese de Valois (1407-1472) was a prominent figure in the French court. She was a daughter of King Charles VI and served as a counselor and advisor to her brother, King Charles VII, during the tumultuous period of the Hundred Years' War.

During the Renaissance, the name Clairese gained further popularity among the intellectual and artistic circles of Europe. Clairese de' Medici (1519-1589) was an Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts, known for her support of artists and scholars during the height of the Florentine Renaissance.

In the 17th century, Clairese de Rohan (1628-1694) was a French noblewoman and author, renowned for her literary works and her involvement in the salons of Parisian high society.

While the name Clairese has its roots in French culture, it has also been used in other parts of Europe and beyond, often adapted to local linguistic and cultural traditions. However, its connection to the French heritage remains strong, and the name continues to evoke a sense of grace, clarity, and nobility.

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