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Name Origin

Clarice is a feminine given name of Latin origin. It is derived from the Latin word 'clarus', meaning 'bright' or 'clear'. The name Clarice suggests qualities of intelligence, clarity of thought, and purity.

latinbrightclearintelligentpure

Famous People

Clarice Lispector (1920-1977)

Writer

  • Considered one of the most important Brazilian writers of the 20th century.
  • Known for her experimental and philosophical writing style.

Clarice Starling

Fictional Character

  • Protagonist of Thomas Harris's novels 'The Silence of the Lambs', 'Hannibal', 'Hannibal Rising', and 'Red Dragon'.
  • FBI trainee who consults with Hannibal Lecter to catch serial killers.