Girl Name
Clora
Clora is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Clora — a girl name — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Clara is on your shortlist, Clora belongs in the same conversation.
Clora meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Clora has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Clora as C·L·O·R·A, with 5 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Clora is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Clora variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Cloraa, Clorae, Cloray, Clor.
- Nicknames: Clo and C.
- Middle names: Pair Clora with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Clora middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Clara, Cleora, Clare, Clair, Claire — full picks on the sibling names for Clora guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Clora? Browse our names like Clora guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Clora
What does the name Clora mean?
Clora has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Clora?
The exact origin of Clora is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Clora?
Clora has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Clora a boy's or girl's name?
Clora is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Clora in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Clora sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Clora?
Names that share Clora's sound and style include Clara, Cleora, Clare, Clair, Claire.
What middle names pair well with Clora?
Good middle-name fits for Clora pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Clora is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Clora is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Clora?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Clora share its rhythm without rhyming — Clara, Cleora, Clare all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.