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Claudine

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Pronounced klaw-DEEN /klɔˈdiːn/Medium

Meaning: A French diminutive of Claude, from the Roman family name Claudius — traditionally explained from claudus, 'lame.' Colette's Claudine novels made the name famous in early twentieth-century France.Medium

In 30 seconds: A chic French diminutive of Claude, from the Roman Claudius (said 'klaw-DEEN').
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Origin MediumFrench, Latin
MeaningA French diminutive of Claude, from the Roman family name Claudius — traditionally explained from claudus, 'lame.' Colette's Claudine novels made the name famous in early twentieth-century France.
U.S. rank (2024)#13801 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1970
Total births (all-time)≈ 11,322

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197018802024

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

Claudine is the French diminutive of Claude, from the old Roman family name Claudius, traditionally traced to claudus, 'lame' — a name borne by an emperor. Colette's Claudine novels made it a craze in France around 1900, and it kept a chic, gamine air ever after. Elegant and French (said 'klaw-DEEN').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, most familiar in mid-century use. Rare, chic, and French.

Did you know? Claudine was a literary sensation — Colette's Claudine novels made the schoolgirl heroine, and her name, the height of Parisian fashion (said 'klaw-DEEN').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Claudine — French diminutive of Claude; Roman Claudius; Colette's novels

Variations

ClaudiaClaudetteClaudina

Nicknames

ClaudeDine

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Claudine mean?

Claudine is a French diminutive of Claude, from the Roman family name Claudius — traditionally 'lame.'

How do you pronounce Claudine?

It's said klaw-DEEN /klɔˈdiːn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Claudine a boy or girl name?

Claudine is used as a girl's name; the masculine form is Claude.

How popular is Claudine?

Claudine is rare in the U.S. today.

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