Bright and beautiful
A compound name combining the Latin 'Clara' (bright, clear) with the French 'Belle' (beautiful). It emerged in the 19th century as a more elaborate version of Clara, following the Victorian trend for ornate, hyphenated-style names.
Less common today
Clarabelle isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,937 in 2021.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Disney cartoon character and friend of Minnie Mouse · Steamboat Willie
Silent clown character on the Howdy Doody show · Howdy Doody
Pioneering African American educator and mathematician
