Claudy
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About Claudy
Claudy is a feminine name that likely developed as a diminutive form of Claude or Claudia, both deriving from the Latin name Claudius, meaning 'lame' or 'limping.' This name has a gentle, sweet quality with its soft ending, creating a playful variation of the more formal classical names. While more commonly found as a surname or place name (particularly in Northern Ireland), Claudy as a given name has remained unusual, giving it a distinctive quality. In France, it sometimes appears as a masculine name. The name has a charming vintage feel that appeals to parents looking for something retro yet uncommon, with the familiar 'y' ending adding an affectionate, diminutive quality.
Claudy is also given to boys.
Pronounced KLAW-dee.
As of October 2026, Claudy ranked #3732 for girls in US births in 1925 and #9246 for boys in US births in 1996 SSA, peaked at #2100 for boys in 1938.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |