Clarisse
Meaning of Clarisse
Clarisse is a feminine name of Latin origin, deriving from the medieval French form of Clarissa and ultimately rooted in the Latin adjective clarus, meaning “clear” or “bright.” Historically linked to the Franciscan Order of Saint Clare—known in French as Les Clarisses—the name evokes devotional luminosity and noble distinction. In the United States, Clarisse ranked 924th in 2024, reflecting a steady climb through the lower 900s over the past decade. Literary references, most notably Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451, continue to underscore its refined, intellectual character.
Pronunciation
French
- Pronunced as kla-REES (/kla.ʁis/)
British English
- Pronunced as kluh-REES (/kləˈri:s/)
American English
- Pronunced as kluh-REES (/kləˈris/)
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Notable People Named Clarisse
| Clarisse Agbegnenou is a French judo champion who has won Olympic gold, silver and bronze medals. |
| Clarisse Agnew was an American actress and chorus girl who performed on Broadway in the 1890s and married industrialist Daniel G. Reid. |
| Clarisse Crémer - Clarisse Cremer is a French professional offshore sailor who advanced from the Figaro class to the IMOCA 60. |
