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Clara Alderton

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Personal Details

Given Name
Clara
Surname
Alderton

The Name Clara

Origin
Latin
Meaning
Clear, bright, or illustrious.
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The Alderton Surname

Origin
English
Meaning
A settlement or village associated with someone named Alder or from an alder tree location.
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Source

Library of Congress

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