Clarissa is a name derived from the Germanic name Clarice, which is derived from the Latin word clarus, which means "bright, clear or famous". Clarissa is an English, Italian, and Portuguese name; Clarisa is the Spanish form of the name.
The name Cornelia is a Latin baby name. In Latin the meaning of the name Cornelia is: The feminine form of Cornelius. Famous bearer: 2nd century BC mother of the two Roman tribunes/reformers known as the Gracchi.
