CLAUDIUS  

Gender: M
Origin: Latin
Meaning: "lame"

One of the most user-friendly of the ancient Roman names--even though it's associated with the villainous character in Shakespeare's 'Hamlet'.

Claudius is being discussed in our message boards:

• So frustrated...
• Scottish boys' names?
• Ezra needs a middle name...
• Claudia Jane?
• AB, BC, CD, DE, EF....BOYS

Read Nameberry blog posts about Claudius:

• MEMORIAL DAY NAMES: SHILOH & SHERIDAN
• OPERATIC BABY NAMES