Clarissa
Clarissa is a name of Latin origin meaning 'bright' or 'clear.' It conveys a sense of clarity, intelligence, and insight. Those named Clarissa often embody a vibrant personality, with a natural ability to communicate and connect with others.
Key Stats
| Total births | 40,505 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1995 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | Latin, English, French |
| Comeback name | No |
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Clarissa Pinkola Estés (Author, *Women Who Run with the Wolves*) · Clarissa Ward (Journalist, CNN Chief International Correspondent) · Clarissa Harlowe Barton (Founder of the American Red Cross) · Clarissa Shields (Professional boxer, two-time Olympic gold medalist) · Clarissa Dalloway (Fictional character in Virginia Woolf's *Mrs. Dalloway*)
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