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I think it's a lovely name, and both spellings are fine.

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I'd probably go with Claire.

I prefer the Claire spelling. I'm probably the minority, but I'm not a huge fan of the name.

My daughter's first name is four syllables, so I wanted a shorter, lighter middle name. Claire fits the bill. I chose the French spelling because I thought it looked more feminine and complete, and our last name is French.

This message was edited 2/24/2025, 4:45 PM

I like Claire a lot more than Clare, as I think it looks more finished. I also like "Clair" more in certain situations.

If used by an English speaker without a French inflection, I prefer Clare or Clair. Clare looks clean and unaffected and the pronunciation is apparent.

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If it is meant to be pronounced the French way, then Claire.

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Edited to add that, according to Merriam-Webster, Claire (ˈkla(a)(ə)r, -le(ə)r): a small enclosed pond for growing or observing the growth of oysters

This message was edited 2/24/2025, 11:33 AM

I like it and prefer Claire, it looks more « complete. »

I love trim, pert Clare but have never warmed to the appearance of Claire. Two of my closest friends are named Clare and Claire. :)

I think it's a lovely name, I prefer the spelling Claire

I love Clare and would use it. I don't see the point of using a French spelling but not a French pronunciation, so Claire is out.

I like both of them, Claire over Clare, but I like Clara better. I also enjoy Clair for both genders but prefer it on a boy.