Mairi-Claire
Girl name · 4 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Mairi-Claire: 4 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 1991.
Mairi-Claire joins two classic names with distinct roots. Mairi is the Scottish Gaelic form of Mary, derived from the Hebrew Miriam, whose meaning is often given as "beloved" or "bitter." Claire comes from the Latin *clarus*, meaning "clear" or "bright." The most famous bearer of the Mairi element is perhaps Mairi Hedderwick, the author and illustrator of the beloved *Katie Morag* children's books set in the Hebrides. While Claire Foy, known for playing the young Queen Elizabeth II, is a well-known contemporary bearer. The name Mary has inspired countless place names, from St Mary's Loch in the Borders to San Marino, while Claire shares its root with the Irish county of Clare. Double-barrelled names like this are a charming Scottish tradition, pairing a Gaelic classic with a bright, international favourite.
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19914 babies
- Latest (1991)
- #5424 babies
- Total births
- 4since 1991
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y