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Claudie
How to Pronounce Claudie
Pronounced KLAW-dee /ΛklΙ.di/High
Meaning: Claudie is a pet form of Claude, the French form of the Roman family name Claudius, from Latin claudus, 'lame.' The -ie ending made it a warm, homey given name; used for both sexes historically, it appears here as a boy's name.Medium
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Claudie is the diminutive of Claude, which descends from the old Roman clan name Claudius, from claudus, 'lame' β a plain descriptive origin, as many Roman family names were. The -ie ending gave it an affectionate, everyday feel, and in early-1900s America, especially the South, it was written directly on birth records.
The name crested around 1920 and had largely faded by the 1990s, giving it a great-grandfather vintage. It has not revived; the fuller Claude carries a quiet classic weight, while Claudie reads as a homespun period form.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Claudie mean?
Claudie is a form of Claude, from the Roman name Claudius, meaning 'lame.'
How do you pronounce Claudie?
It's said KLAW-dee /ΛklΙ.di/ β two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Claudie a boy or girl name?
Claudie is used here as a boy's name, as a form of Claude.
How popular is Claudie?
Claudie was an early-twentieth-century form of Claude and has been rare since mid-century.