Meaning: Its source is a Latin expression meaning "Brilliant."

Languages: This girl's name is used in English, Italian and French.

Alternative Spellings: Klarise and Clarise

Variant Forms: Claris

Non-English Forms: Klarysa

Popularity: The name Clarice ranked 647th in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Narrative: Brilliance is a recurring name idea, as shown in this name, Bertha, Helen, and a form of the Chinese name Ming.

The breadth of the idea can best be understood by studying the pictogram that represents the Chinese name. It shows the sun with the moon reflecting its light, and stands not only for brightness and clarity, but also for understanding, aptitude and fame.