Find out how popular the first name Clarrisa has been for the last 36 years (from 1974 to 2009) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Clarrisa by gender

Based on the last 36 years of data, Clarrisa is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2009, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Clarrisa.

The history of the first name Clarrisa

The name Clarrisa is derived from the Late Latin name Clarissa, which was a feminine form of the masculine name Clarus, meaning "bright" or "clear" in Latin. The name has its origins in ancient Rome and was initially used by the Romans.

During the Middle Ages, the name Clarissa became popular among Christians, particularly within Catholic religious orders. One notable figure was Saint Clare of Assisi (1194-1253), the founder of the Order of Poor Ladies, also known as the Poor Clares. Her name Chiara was Latinized as Clara, and her followers were known as the Clarisses or Clarissan nuns.

In the 13th century, the name Clarissa appeared in various literary works, such as the French romance "Le Roman de la Rose" (The Romance of the Rose) by Guillaume de Lorris and Jean de Meun. This helped to popularize the name across Europe.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Clarrisa can be found in the 14th century. Clarrisa de' Tolomei (1292-1346) was an Italian Roman Catholic professed religious and mystic from Siena.

Throughout history, several notable individuals bore the name Clarrisa. Clarrisa Munger Badger (1806-1886) was an American author and early advocate for women's rights. Clarrisa Lispector (1920-1977) was a Brazilian novelist and short story writer, considered one of the most important authors in the Portuguese language. Clarrisa White Haworth (1824-1908) was an American philanthropist and supporter of women's education.

Other historical figures include Clarrisa Reyes (1919-2010), a Cuban revolutionary and feminist activist, and Clarrisa Howard, Countess of Stafford (1663-1723), an English courtier and heiress known for her involvement in the Jacobite cause.

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