Clare in 2026

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What do you think of the name Clare for a baby girl born in 2026? I prefer this spelling to Claire, not keen on Clara. Is it too 70s??

I like it

I think it's beautiful and the meaning is 'light' which is lovely

However, you may have to keep correcting the spelling as most people will be more familiar with Claire

Really nice. All the Clares or Claires I know are lovely.

I love it, especially that spelling because it makes me of the beautiful County Clare in Ireland. It's a sweet, pretty name.

I would go with Claire.
I like it. It was on our list for a girl.

It’s due a revival imo. Great name.

Thanks all, I haven’t ever had this unanimous of an agreement on a name!

It’s a beautiful name and very unusual today. Most Claire’s I know are in their thirties, beautiful and kind women! Good luck to your little Claire x

Beautiful name and not heard of often now. Where I live it would be pronounced as Clurr though not Clare/ Claire by most people.

I know a Clair and she is lovely!

I like it, much prefer the Clare spelling.

I'm 62 and a Clare. 99% of the time when asked my name to be written down I automatically reply 'Clare without an I'.
I was born in Wales and I believe the spelling was related to that but not sure.

I know 3 Clare's with that very spelling (2x40's and 1x30's) Lovely classic name that doesn't age IMO.

Love it (and that spelling). It’s a name used over the generations in my family, including it being my middle name.

My DD is Claire. She is 52 and Gilbert o’Sullivan may have had something to do with her name 🤣. She at one point was working with 4 other Clares/Claires .

Love Clare.

Love it

Clare is a great name, keep this spelling.
H’on the Banner x

I love Clare!

Only 9 a year for the past few years. Practically the Mumsnet holy grail of “unique”!

I am in my late 20s and went to school with about three clares/claires so it's not totally dated to the 70s.

Considering the popularity of Outlander, I think Claire is likely more common than you think.

Beautiful name.

No matter how you spell it, you and then eventually your dd will need to clarify the spelling for people writing it down. But that's true of a great many names, and not a barrier.

Claire with an i Is the French spelling … I prefer it. More sophisticated

Clare spelt that way is my middle name and yes I was born in the 70s.

j love it and get lots of positive comments.

i also love having this Irish spelling.