Sinclaire

Scottish

"from the town of St. Clair"

Sinclaire Origin and Meaning

The name Sinclaire is a boy's name.

Sinclaire is a sophisticated masculine name that originated as a surname derived from the Norman French 'Saint Clair,' meaning 'holy light' or referring to someone from the town of Saint-Clair in France. This spelling variation, with the added 'e' at the end, gives the name a refined, elegant quality. While traditionally more common as a surname, Sinclaire has occasionally been used as a first name for boys, offering a distinguished alternative to more common names. It carries associations with clarity and illumination through its etymological roots. The name has a certain aristocratic flair and literary quality that might appeal to parents seeking something uncommon yet classic-sounding for their son.