Clarice

Female

Meaning

Medieval vernacular form of the Late Latin name Claritia, which was a derivative of Clara.

Origin

Latin

Pronunciation

/kləˈris/

Traits associated with the name Clarice:

Dogs named Clarice tend to be loving, resilient, and industrious. This feminine name is also associated with companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Clarice?

It suggests that you have a fondness for classic literature, as Clarice is the name of the protagonist in Thomas Harris' novel, "The Silence of the Lambs."

Is Clarice a good dog name?

Clarice has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Clarice isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

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Clarice is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Clarice was, in the past month, the 4700th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Clarice is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Clarice was viewed 29 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Clarice's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Clarice is most adored in Kentucky, Minnesota and Georgia.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Texas, Kansas and Colorado.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Clarice.

Clarice is found in these categories:

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She's a character from the holiday classic "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer."

Dog names like Clarice:

Noble
Plant With Red Berries
Of The Sea/Bitter/Beloved
Forgiveness.
Light
Glory
Clarice dog name meaning

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