Claire-Louise
Girl name · 25 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Claire-Louise: 25 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 5 births in 1980.
The hyphenated Claire-Louise combines two classic French-rooted names, both ultimately derived from the Latin *clarus* meaning "bright" or "clear." Claire emerged as a feminine form of Clare, while Louise is the French feminine of Louis, coming from the Germanic *Hlodowig* ("famous warrior"). Though the compound form is modern, its separate parts have long Scottish popularity. Among notable bearers, Claire-Louise is also the name of a Scottish singer-songwriter known for her folk-infused pop. Place-wise, the root *clarus* appears in the town of Clare in Suffolk, though no major Scottish locations share this exact hyphenated form. Parents often choose this double-barrelled name for its elegant balance of softness and strength, blending the luminous clarity of Claire with the regal warrior spirit of Louise—a choice that feels both timeless and distinctly contemporary.
Girl 7 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19805 babies
- Latest (1996)
- #6113 babies
- Total births
- 25since 1980
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 29%vs prior 5y