Claudia Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Claudia is listed in our database as a girl name of French origin. Its recorded meaning is “A feminine form of Claud, a variant of the Latin Claudium meaning lame. Claudia was mentioned in the book of Timothy in the New Testament”.

Claudia Name at a Glance

Name Claudia
Meaning A feminine form of Claud, a variant of the Latin Claudium meaning lame. Claudia was mentioned in the book of Timothy in the New Testament.
Origin French
Gender Girl

What Does the Name Claudia Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Claudia means “A feminine form of Claud, a variant of the Latin Claudium meaning lame. Claudia was mentioned in the book of Timothy in the New Testament”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Claudia Name Origin

Our database records Claudia under French origin. Browse more French baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Claudia a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Claudia is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Claudia

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