Clarrissa

Elaboration of Clara

"bright, clear"

Clarrissa Origin and Meaning

The name Clarrissa is a girl's name.

Clarrissa is a feminine name that represents a spelling variant of Clarissa, which derives from the Latin 'clarus' meaning 'bright,' 'clear,' or 'famous.' The doubled 'r' distinguishes this version from the more common spelling. The name Clarissa gained recognition through Samuel Richardson's 1748 novel 'Clarissa,' which helped popularize it in English-speaking countries. This variant with two 'r's maintains the elegant, classical feel of the original while adding a distinctive visual element. Clarrissa conveys qualities of brightness and clarity, with literary associations that give it intellectual depth. While less common than Clarissa, this spelling appears occasionally throughout the 20th century. The name has a feminine, flowing quality with its soft consonants and melodic three-syllable structure.