The word ‘clear’ invokes feelings of freshness, open space, and freedom. We have a ‘clear head’ when we are focused and on a mission; a ‘crystal clear’ understanding of concepts we grasp easily; a ‘clear desk’ helps us feel more productive. There are numerous positive associations with the word ‘clear’ and so giving your child a name with that meaning can also inspire positive associations.
French and German both have variations of the name Clara, meaning clear. In French, it becomes Claire and the German variant is Clarissa, both lovely names for a girl with a sunny disposition like a clear Spring day.
In English, the suffix – lea/lee/ley means ‘clearing’ and is a common ending in names. There is a feeling of freedom and space to move around. For boys who need space because they are full of energy, a name like Bradley, meaning ‘a broad clearing’, or Stanley, meaning ‘a stone clearing,’ could denote that sense of freedom that your little boy needs.
If you would prefer to look outside of Europe for names, Aylen, a Native American Mapuche girl’s name meaning ‘happiness’ or ‘clear’, is a great place to start.
If you’re struggling to decide, may this list bring you some clarity.
Abhram
Meaning: Clear
Origin: Indian, Sanskrit
Gender: Boy
Acchoda
Meaning: With clear water
Origin: Indian, Sanskrit
Gender: Boy
Adlartok
Meaning: Clear sky
Origin: Inuit
Gender: Unisex
Akiko
Meaning: Clear, crystal or bright
Origin: Japanese
Gender: Girl
Ansleigh
Meaning: Clearing
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Arjun
Meaning: Clear
Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy
Asaf
Meaning: Clear
Origin: Hebrew
Gender: Boy
Avyuktha
Meaning: One who has crystal clear heart
Origin: Indian
Gender: Girl
Aylen
Meaning: Happiness or clear
Origin: Native American
Gender: Girl
Bai
Meaning: White and crystal clear
Origin: Chinese
Gender: Girl
Baseera
Meaning: Clear proof
Origin: Arabic
Gender: Girl
Beorcol
Meaning: Clear cut and efficient individual
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Bradley
Meaning: A broad clearing
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Cearl
Meaning: Clear
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Chiara
Meaning: As clear as light
Origin: German, Italian
Gender: Girl
Chozen
Meaning: Clear
Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy
Claire
Meaning: Clear
Origin: Latin
Gender: Girl
Clarissa
Meaning: Clear
Origin: German, Spanish
Gender: Girl
Digambar
Meaning: Clear sky
Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy
Ealdwulf
Meaning: A clear minded
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Haru
Meaning: Clear up
Origin: Japanese
Gender: Boy
Harumi
Meaning: Clear weather
Origin: Japanese
Gender: Girl
Jasna
Meaning: A clear one
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Girl
Javel
Meaning: Clear like water
Origin: Jamaican
Gender: Boy
Jeshan
Meaning: Clear as crystal
Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy
Jing
Meaning: Clear
Origin: Chinese
Gender: Boy
Kaileah
Meaning: Clear and Bright
Origin: Hawaiian
Gender: Girl
Kate
Meaning: Clear
Origin: Greek, Norman, Russian
Gender: Girl
Kenda
Meaning: Child of clear
Origin: African, English
Gender: Girl
Klaara
Meaning: Clear
Origin: Estonian
Gender: Girl
Kousuke
Meaning: Clear
Origin: Japanese
Gender: Boy
Kyi
Meaning: Clear
Origin: Burmese
Gender: Girl
Larae
Meaning: A clear and bright person whi is influental
Origin: Latin
Gender: Girl
Leocadio
Meaning: Clear light
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Boy
Ligeia
Meaning: Clear voice
Origin: Greek
Gender: Girl
Ming
Meaning: Clear
Origin: Chinese
Gender: Boy
Miren
Meaning: Clear sea
Origin: Irish
Gender: Girl
Morcant
Meaning: The bright and clear sea
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Myung
Meaning: Clear
Origin: Korean
Gender: Boy
Nabanil
Meaning: Clear blue sky
Origin: Assamese, Sanskrit
Gender: Boy
Panick
Meaning: Clear sighted nature
Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy
Patrice
Meaning: Clear sighted
Origin: French
Gender: Boy
Pernell
Meaning: Clear sighted
Origin: United States
Gender: Boy
Polika
Meaning: Clear soul
Origin: Arabic
Gender: Girl
Prateet
Meaning: Clear
Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy
Rezan
Meaning: Clear
Origin: Kurdish, Turkish
Gender: Girl
Ryna
Meaning: Clear
Origin: Latin
Gender: Boy
Stanley
Meaning: A stone clearing
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Vedran
Meaning: Clear
Origin: Croatian, Serbian
Gender: Boy
Zakai
Meaning: Clear
Origin: Hebrew
Gender: Boy