CLAUDE  

Gender: F
Origin: Latin
Meaning: "lame"

Ancient clan name used in France for girls as well as boys, which makes a distinctive choice here too.

Claude is being discussed in our message boards:

• K or C names anyone?
• Geezer Names for Girls
• Eliminated some,still need your input.
• Our list isn't getting any smaller.Please help
• Very long name game! 10 kids!

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• HIPPER THAN HIPSTER
• VINTAGE NAMES: 100-Year-Old Names That Sound New Again