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Claudia

“Lame” — Portuguese

GirlPortuguese2 syllablesCurrent rank #200 (2000)

About Claudia

Claudia is a classically beautiful girl's name with Portuguese and ancient Roman roots, historically meaning "lame" or "enclosure." Far beyond its literal translation, this distinguished name exudes an aura of vintage sophistication and enduring strength.

Quick Facts

GenderGirl
OriginPortuguese
PronunciationKLAW-dee-uh
Syllables2

Nicknames for Claudia

ClauClaDiaClaudClaudy

Popularity in the U.S.

Claudia is not in the U.S. SSA top 1,000 for 2024 girls..

Current #2005Y -8%Peak 1997
1.5K1.6K1.7K1.8K919293949596979899001991: 1,568 births1992: 1,596 births1993: 1,592 births1994: 1,503 births1995: 1,751 births1996: 1,806 births1997: 1,837 births1998: 1,706 births1999: 1,658 births2000: 1,608 births

Claudia had 1,608 births in 2000.

Middle Name Ideas

  • Claudia Rose
  • Claudia Claire
  • Claudia June

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Claudia mean?

Claudia is commonly linked to the meaning Lame and is associated with Portuguese roots.

Is Claudia a popular baby name in the U.S.?

Yes. Claudia is not in the U.S. SSA top 1,000 for 2024 girls..

How is Claudia pronounced?

A common pronunciation is KLAW-dee-uh.

What are common nicknames for Claudia?

Popular nicknames include Clau, Cla, Dia, Claud, Claudy.