Clara

Clara has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Clara isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Naming your dog Clara is certainly a thing, but it's one of the more niche choices out there according to our data.

Clara was, in the past month, the 269th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Clara is becoming a more popular moniker with new puppy owners. Our stats show that the name is more fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Clara was viewed 64 times, and liked 0 times.

The map below shows Clara's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Clara is most adored in Wyoming, Oklahoma and North Dakota.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in South Carolina, New Hampshire and Massachusetts.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Clara.

Most popular breeds named Clara:

1. German Shepherd
2. Chow Chow
3. Poodle
4. American Pitbull Terrier
5. Labrador Retriever

Clara is found in these categories:

british

Popular due to character in British TV show "Doctor Who".

nerdy

Draws inspiration from Clara Oswald, Doctor Who's intelligent companion.

cute

Evokes sweetness, referencing Nutcracker's charming heroine and bell-like clarity.

german

Derived from Latin, popular in Germany, means "bright" or "clear".

old-fashioned

Hails from 19th century literature, evoking Victorian-era charm and elegance.