Claude

Meaning lame
Origin Latin, Roman
Gender Boy
Popularity Moderate
Length 6
Syllables 1
Syllabification Claude

About Claude

There's an artistic sensibility woven into Claude, a name that conjures images of creativity, intellect, and European sophistication. This single-syllable name achieves remarkable depth, feeling both classic and contemporary depending on context. Claude carries cultural weight, associated with impressionist painters, philosophers, and innovators throughout history, yet it never feels burdened by its legacy. The name's simplicity becomes its strength—easy to spell, straightforward to pronounce, yet distinctive enough to avoid commonness. It works across languages and borders with remarkable ease, a truly international choice for globally-minded families. Claude suggests someone contemplative and creative, someone who sees the world through a unique lens. The name ages beautifully, equally appropriate for a curious child and a distinguished adult. Its lack of obvious nickname forms means the name remains consistent throughout life, building a cohesive identity.

Variations of Name Claude

Claud
Claudius
Claudio
Claudin
Claudian
Claudine

Nicknames for Claude

Claud
Clay
CJ
Claudie
Claude

Famous People Named Claude

Claude MonetFrench painter
Claude DebussyFrench composer
Claude ShannonAmerican mathematician and electrical engineer
Claude McKayJamaican-American poet and writer
Claude Lévi-StraussFrench anthropologist
Claude GirouxCanadian ice hockey player
Claude JulienCanadian ice hockey coach
Claude MakéléléFrench former footballer
Claude SimonFrench novelist and Nobel laureate
Claude RainsBritish-American actor
Claude AkinsAmerican actor
Claude AuchinleckBritish Army commander
Claude BrownAmerican author
Claude ChabrolFrench film director
Claude LemieuxCanadian former ice hockey player
Claude Elwood ShannonAmerican mathematician
Claude Louis BertholletFrench chemist
Claude PepperAmerican politician
Claude SimononEnglish musician - The Clash
Claude ThornhillAmerican pianist and bandleader

Characters Named Claude

Claude Frollo"The Hunchback of Notre-Dame"
Claude Speed"Grand Theft Auto"
Claude Rains"Heroes"
Claude Bellegarde"Hart of Dixie"
Claude Crane"Beverly Hills, 90210"
Claude von Riegan"Fire Emblem - Three Houses"
Claude Faustus"Black Butler"
Claude Weaver"Degrassi - The Next Generation"
Claude Kenny"Star Ocean"
Claude C. Kenny"Tales of Destiny"
Claude C. Hopkins"Mr. Robot"
Claude Wallace"Valkyria Chronicles 4"
Claude Becker"The Royals"