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Name Origin

Clair is a French feminine given name meaning 'bright' or 'clear'. It is derived from the Old French word 'clair', which means the same.

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Famous People

Clair Cameron Patterson (1922-1995)

Geochemist

  • Won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1986 for his discovery of lead pollution and its dangers.
  • Determined the age of the Earth with remarkable accuracy.