Clarisse

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What do you think of the name Clarisse? (clah-rees) It seems to have about 10 different spellings.

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I have a friend called Clarice. It's such a great name and I very quickly forgot the chianti link

I thought Clarice Cliff - unusual but not 'out there'.

Silence of the lambs straight away....

I can't say it,in my mind,without hearing it in the voice of Hannibal Lecter.

Yes sorry, reminds me of Hanibal Lecter too...

Hannibal in my head too. Sorry.

hannibal

Yes Hannibal, Claariiiccee

Clarice is lovely. Clarisse sounds French, and if you're not French then it just sounds a bit like you wish you were.

I love Clarissa.

I think Clarissa is prettier.

I agree that Clarissa is nicer and also that Clareeeeeeesse is indelibly linked with silence of the lambs for so many people! I can't hear it without hearing him, but perhaps that is because I have never known any other 'Clarisse'

I love the name Carice, like Clarice but prettier imho.

Hmm. I thought Steel Magnolias. For that reason I associate it with late middle aged women.

Silence of the Lambs yes, same here - but that was a while ago, anyone under the age of 25 might not make that association, surely?
I prefer Clarissa or Clarice (pron. to rhyme with Harris)