Is the Name Trending?

While "Thorbert" sounds like a Viking in a three-piece suit, it hasn't quite taken the modern baby-naming world by storm. Perhaps parents are veering away from it in fear of flying too close to greatness. Meanwhile, "Clarice" saw a brief uptick after some eerie fava bean dinner invitations but has since settled into the cozy embrace of retro charm.

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"Thorbert" might invite some double

3 Famous People with This Name

• Thorbert "Thor" Mjölnir: Fictional Norse accountant in the popular comic series "Numbers of Thunder."
• Clarice Starling: Fictional young F.B.I. agent with a penchant for lambs and liver-eating psyc

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• Clarice Cliff: Renowned English ceramic artist known for her brightly colored Art Deco pottery.

History of the Name

"Thorbert" originates from the old Norse tales, describing warriors with exceptionally well-done tax returns. A rare combination of Thor and Albert, this name was first inscribed on ancient slabs dismissing early tax audits. "Clarice," on the other hand, has French origins, with its popularity waxing and waning like a well-thrown baguette.

Meaning of the Name

"Thorbert": A symbol of thunder-laden wisdom with a hint of broccoli on the side. Meaning: Thunder-brain.

"Clarice": Derived from Latin "Claritia," meaning clear, bright, or famous, although its closest living relative, "Claret," means interval between second and third course.