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.