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At a Glance: Name: Clarabelle – Meaning: bright and beautiful – Origin: Latin/French compound (Clara + Belle) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: KLAIR-ah-bel
Clarabelle is a Latin/French compound name, blending Clara and Belle, and carries the meaning "bright and beautiful." It's pronounced KLAIR-ah-bel. If you're drawn to romantic, storybook names, this is one with a long documented history in U.S. birth records dating back to 1884.
Meaning & Origin of Clarabelle
Meaning: Bright and beautiful.
Origin: Latin/French compound (Clara + Belle).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Clarabelle
Phonetic: KLAIR-ah-bel IPA: /ˈklɛrəbɛl/
Popularity of Clarabelle
Clarabelle reached its peak popularity in 1919, when it ranked #806 with 76 babies given the name. By 2024, it had fallen to rank #4201, with just 34 babies recorded.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1884–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Clarabelle mean?
Bright and beautiful. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Clarabelle)
How do you pronounce Clarabelle?
Clarabelle is pronounced KLAIR-ah-bel (IPA: /ˈklɛrəbɛl/).
Is Clarabelle a popular name right now?
Clarabelle peaked at #806 in 1919 and is ranked #4201 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1884–2024.)
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