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Claudie

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How to Pronounce Claudie

Pronounced KLAW-dee /ˈklɔː.di/High

Meaning: Claudie is an affectionate pet form of Claudia or Claude, from the Roman family name Claudius ('lame').Low

In 30 seconds: A soft classic: Claudie nicknames Claudia, from the Roman Claudius line (said 'KLAW-dee'). Gentle and antique.
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Origin MediumLatin, French
MeaningClaudie is an affectionate pet form of Claudia or Claude, from the Roman family name Claudius ('lame').
U.S. rank (1996)#13965 ↘ Falling
1996 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1918
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,739

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191818801996

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Claudie is a pet form of Claudia/Claude, from the Roman Claudius family ('lame'). It saw its steadiest use near 1918 before fading (said 'KLAW-dee').

It became rare after the early century. Tender, old-world, and antique.

Did you know? Claudie was most common around 1918, when Claudia and its pet forms flourished.
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Claudie — Pet form of Claudia/Claude; Latin Claudius 'lame'

Variations

ClaudiaClaudetteClaudie

Nicknames

ClaudDee

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Claudette— a like Claud- French form
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Claudie mean?

Claudie is a pet form of Claudia/Claude, from the Roman family name Claudius, 'lame.'

How do you pronounce Claudie?

It's said KLAW-dee /ˈklɔː.di/ — the stress lands on the part shown in capitals.

Is Claudie a comeback name?

It's rare today and reads as an antique nickname for Claudia.

How popular is Claudie?

Claudie was a modest early-twentieth-century pick, cresting around nineteen-eighteen, and is rare now.

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