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 think it's a very pretty name, and every Clare I've met has been lovely

And lovely to see that it's continued. I don't think I've ever seen this much positive comment for a name. It's such a lovely name & has been used in my family (but with a different spelling). I can remember my DP's reaction to having a precious DGD with this name and my DM said "it's a beautiful name and it can't be shortened" ~ DGD was soon called Clairey by her DGF!!!!

I love Clare/Claire. It feels really fresh and clean. I also love Rachel for the same reason. Get the name in before everyone is using it again!

My best friend is Clare. I like the Clare spelling. Her mum called her that because she didn’t like names being shortened.

I prefer Claire.

I am a Claire and at university in the early 00s there were 5 claire/clare/clair's in the first 15 rugby team! I rarely hear it as a name for people under 20 now though

Clare/Claire/Clair is a name I've always liked.

It’s a lovely name - I personally wouldn’t use it as it feels too dated for 2026 to me, but I do like it.

Claire is a much much nicer spelling imo but it is a lovely name.

Really like it, very American for babies nowadays, like Alison. Far prefer it with an i. I know a little baby Claire born in 2025 (American).

I like it. Pretty without being cutesy and will work for all stages of life.

I am a Clare and so obviously biased when it comes to opinion. As others have said, I have to correct the spelling all the time

I love it. I prefer the Clare spelling

I quite like it.

I prefer the Clare spelling. The i is unnecessary and makes the name look much more clunky when written down. The Clare spelling looks more light and bright somehow - which is appropriate as that’s what the name means.

I love it but then I’m biased my lovely sister was called Clare.

I love that Clare is the less popular spelling, especially lovely if you have Irish heritage. I've always loved the name Claire, but if I was to choose today, it would be Clare.

Team Clare. If it's good enough for St Clare, Clare Short, Clare Balding, Clare Wood (Clare's Law), Clare Grogan, ...

I’m early 50’s and a Clare. I love my name, my mum liked it but my Dad wanted the no i spelling of it.
be prepared for it to be spelt wrong all the time.
what really annoys me is when say on Facebook my name is an inch away on the screen but people will reply with it adding an i.

I like it, obviously
It’s a very underused name. It was very popular in Ireland particularly and with Irish families.
Now all of the obscure ones that nobody can spell or say have been utilised hopefully it’s time for a return of Claire Michael Martin and Siobhan

@user1471543683 , Clare's Law gets mentioned on MN but gets misspelt.

I don’t think it’s ready for a comeback, but seems I’m in the minority.

It won't come back because that space has been taken by Clara.

Claire is such a pretty name, much prefer this spelling. French chic x

I think you must live near me 😂🤣
Clare/ Claire is a lovely classic name.