Meaning: Clear; bright, through Clara
The story
Clarisse is the French form of Clarice, which developed from a Latin derivative of Clara. Its bright association comes through that historical name family.
Nicknames
- Clara
- Clare
- Rissa
Spellings & variants
- Clarissa
- Clarice
- Clarisa
- Klarissa
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Clarisse comes from French.
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