Bitter or beloved, and clear or bright
A French compound name combining Marie and Claire. Marie is the French form of Mary, likely meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved', while Claire is derived from the Latin Clara, meaning 'clear' or 'bright'. Together, the name suggests a luminous or illustrious grace.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Marieclaire in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Award-winning French Canadian novelist and playwright
Olympic gold medalist in judo
Title character of the 1910 Prix Femina winning novel · Marie-Claire by Marguerite Audoux
