Bitter or beloved, and clear or bright
A compound name combining Mary and Claire. Mary is of Hebrew origin, likely meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved,' while Claire is of French and Latin origin, meaning 'clear,' 'bright,' or 'famous.'
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Human geneticist who identified breast cancer genes
Children's book author known as Elizabeth Chandler
