CLAUDIA  

Gender: F
Origin: Latin, feminine variation of CLAUDE
Meaning: "lame"

Popularity in 2008: #417

A classic name with a hint of ancient Roman splendor that has never been truly in or truly out, Claudia still feels like a strong, modern choice -- though Claude or Claudie may be more special.

Variations:
Claudi, Claudya, Claudella, Claudeen, Claudie-anne, Klaudia, Claudey, Claudelle, Claudee, Claudiana, Claudiane, Claudetta, Clodia, Klod, Claudie, Claudy, Claudel, Claudex

International Variations:
Claudette, Claude, Claudine (French) Claudita, Claudeta, Claudina (Spanish)

Claudia is being discussed in our message boards:

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Read Nameberry blog posts about Claudia:

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