Claire’s Notebook: Personalized Journal for Claire
A simple, pretty journal made for one person: Claire. Her name is set in script above pink watercolor apple blossom on the cover.
- 160 lined pages
- 6" x 9" paperback
- Watercolor apple blossom cover with "Claire's Notebook" on the front
- Printed and shipped by Amazon
What does the name Claire mean?
Claire is the French form of Clara, from the Latin clarus. Wikipedia says the French word itself means “clear”. Behind the Name notes it was a common name in France throughout the 20th century, though Clara has since overtaken it there, and that it was very popular in the UK, especially in the 1970s.
Claire nicknames and other forms
Claire is short already, so the variety is in spelling. Behind the Name lists Clair, Clara and Clare in English, and Chiara and Chiarina in Italian. Clary is a sweet nickname for a little Claire.
Some famous Claires
Claire Foy played Queen Elizabeth II in the first two seasons of The Crown, winning a Golden Globe and Primetime Emmy Awards, and earned a BAFTA nomination as Anne Boleyn in Wolf Hall. Claire Danes won a Golden Globe for the teen drama My So-Called Life (1994), starred in Romeo + Juliet (1996), and has won three Primetime Emmy Awards in all, including for Temple Grandin and Homeland.
Claire through the decades
Claire has risen steadily in the US. Social Security data has it in the girls’ top 200 in the 1920s and 1930s, then back at 126th in the 1990s, 82nd in the 2000s and 43rd in the 2010s, its biggest decade, with nearly 48,000 American girls named Claire. In Britain it was a different story: Wikipedia says Claire was the second most popular girls’ name in 1974.
Did you know?
In Britain, Claire is a 1970s and 1980s name. Wikipedia says it was the second most popular girls’ first name in the UK in 1974 and still sixth in 1984, but by 1997 it had dropped out of the top 100 after a sharp decline. So a British Claire is probably in her 40s or 50s, while an American Claire is more likely in school.
Gift ideas for a Claire
- For a royal-drama fan. A watch list, in honor of Claire Foy.
- For a student. Class notes for one of today’s top names.
- For a French class. A name that means clear.
- For a UK friend. Claire was the No. 2 name in 1974.
Who is it for and how she can use it
Whether Claire is eight or eighty, a 6" x 9" notebook is a comfortable size: big enough to write in properly, slim enough to carry. The 160 lined pages don’t come with a set layout, so she decides what it’s for. Journal, planner, class notes, recipes, travel log or doodle book all work. And with her name on the cover, nobody will mistake it for theirs.
Why personalized works
Personalized gifts show you thought about the person, not just the occasion. A notebook with Claire on the cover is affordable, useful every day and still feels special. It’s also a safe choice when you’re not sure of someone’s style, because everyone needs somewhere to write things down.
Frequently asked questions
How big is Claire’s Notebook? It’s 6" x 9" (about 15.2 x 22.9 cm), with 160 lined pages in a paperback cover.
Where do I buy it? On Amazon. It’s printed on demand and shipped by Amazon, so delivery and returns go through your usual Amazon account.
Do you have other names? Plenty. If you’re shopping for more than one person, see all name notebooks and our personalized name notebooks page.
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