Clarissa is a feminine name that is derived from the German name Clarice, with Clarice being derived from the Latin word Clarus, which means bright, clear, or famous. Clarissa also has a Greek origin, meaning brilliant. Clarissa is now considered to be an English, Italian, and Portuguese name.
Below are the bios of some famous people with the name Clarissa:
Clarissa Theresa Philomena Aileen Mary Josephine Agnes Elsie Trilby Louise Esmerelda Dickson Wright was born on the 28th June 1947. She is an English celebrity chef, television personality, businesswoman and was formerly a barrister. She is best known as one half, along with Jennifer Paterson, of the Two Fat Ladies. Having trained as a lawyer, Dickson Wright is the youngest woman ever to be called to the Bar.
Anne Clarissa Eden, Countess of Avon was born on the 28th June 1920. She is the widow of Sir Anthony Eden, who was the 1st Earl of Avon (1897-1977). He was also the British Prime Minister from 1955-1957. She married Sir Anthony Eden in 1952, becoming Lady Eden in 1954 when he was made a Knight of the Garter and Countess of Avon in 1961 on his elevation to the peerage. Her memoir, sub-titled From Churchill to Eden, was published in 2007 under the name of Clarissa Eden.
Clarissa Davis was born on the 4th June 1967 in San Antonio, Texas. She is former Texas women's basketball All-American. She is a National Player of the Year, Olympian and pro standout, and was inducted into The Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in April 2006. She was one of six inductees in the Class of 2006, which features four former players and two coaches. Davis played under Coach Mike Floyd at John Jay High School in San Antonio, Texas before playing at the University of Texas. She also played basketball in Europe with Galatasaray Istanbul and Fenerbah�e Istanbul in Turkey and won Turkish Championships for both of these rival clubs.
Below are the bios of some famous people with the name Clarissa:
Clarissa Theresa Philomena Aileen Mary Josephine Agnes Elsie Trilby Louise Esmerelda Dickson Wright was born on the 28th June 1947. She is an English celebrity chef, television personality, businesswoman and was formerly a barrister. She is best known as one half, along with Jennifer Paterson, of the Two Fat Ladies. Having trained as a lawyer, Dickson Wright is the youngest woman ever to be called to the Bar.
Anne Clarissa Eden, Countess of Avon was born on the 28th June 1920. She is the widow of Sir Anthony Eden, who was the 1st Earl of Avon (1897-1977). He was also the British Prime Minister from 1955-1957. She married Sir Anthony Eden in 1952, becoming Lady Eden in 1954 when he was made a Knight of the Garter and Countess of Avon in 1961 on his elevation to the peerage. Her memoir, sub-titled From Churchill to Eden, was published in 2007 under the name of Clarissa Eden.
Clarissa Davis was born on the 4th June 1967 in San Antonio, Texas. She is former Texas women's basketball All-American. She is a National Player of the Year, Olympian and pro standout, and was inducted into The Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in April 2006. She was one of six inductees in the Class of 2006, which features four former players and two coaches. Davis played under Coach Mike Floyd at John Jay High School in San Antonio, Texas before playing at the University of Texas. She also played basketball in Europe with Galatasaray Istanbul and Fenerbah�e Istanbul in Turkey and won Turkish Championships for both of these rival clubs.
