I like Clarice, but I definitely prefer Clarisse. The -rice part of Clarice stands out to me, and I think of "rice", but it's not that big of a deal.
The Silence of the Lambs association doesn't bother me. Clarice Starling was the protagonist and I liked her character, so I don't think it's a bad association. Some people might think of Hannibal Lecter saying her name, but I wouldn't let it keep you from using it.
This message was edited 6/12/2012, 7:35 PM