Meaning & Story
The English form of the Latin Clara, meaning clear, bright, or famous — a name with centuries of elegant history.
Clare is classic without being tired. It has a clean, one-syllable crispness that works beautifully as a pet name — short enough to call clearly, elegant enough to suit a dog with genuine poise. Unlike the more common Claire, the Clare spelling has a slightly more literary, old-fashioned quality that appeals to owners who love names with quiet character. It is the kind of name that a graceful Greyhound or a dignified Whippet wears particularly well.