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Cloudia

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Cosycottage4 · 01/05/2016 09:45

I also love Claudia but DH doesn't like the 'claw' sound...he could be persuaded with the Cloudia pronunciation though.

I wouldn't want DD to have to be constantly correcting people if we spell it the usual way-so could we spell it this way? Has anyone seen this before? Don't want it to seem like a made up name!

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crumpet · 01/05/2016 22:43

I've also heard the name Cleodie, which I think is Scottish - pronounced Cloudy. Pretty.

mammmamia · 01/05/2016 22:39

I also know an Italian Laura pronounced Low-ra but it's spelt Laura

NewLife4Me · 01/05/2016 22:35

We have a Claudia in our family, not close family though.
I think it's lovely, she is only early twenties so not an older person if this makes a difference.
people have called her dia which is much preferable to Claude Grin

CarsonTheButler · 01/05/2016 22:32

"Cloudia" looks like it could be a UTI remedy

BennyTheBall · 01/05/2016 22:30

I have a friend Claudia - pronounced Cloudia as she is of Italian descent. Much nicer, imo, than Clawdia.

Please don't spell it wrong - people will pronounce it the way you tell them.

WaitrosePigeon · 01/05/2016 21:46

Everyone would say Clow-dia. Please don't. How silly.

villainousbroodmare · 01/05/2016 20:53

Spell it in the usual way and she'll have no problems occasionally correcting pronunciation.

TimeOfGlass · 01/05/2016 20:05

My initial thought was that you'd meant to type Claudia and that Cloudia was a typo.

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Cosycottage4 · 01/05/2016 19:49

Ok thanks everyone-a clear verdict there! We'll just spell it the usual way.

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TheDowagerCuntess · 01/05/2016 18:40

I quite like it! Certainly don't think you'd face as much derision IRL as on here, op.

Definitely not - people are way too polite to say what they think IRL. But this thread is certainly an indication of what they'll be thinking.

Lunar1 · 01/05/2016 15:52

I'd presume you were a chav and weren't too bright, sorry I'm sure I'll be flamed for that.

Sgoinneal · 01/05/2016 15:34

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HolgerDanske · 01/05/2016 14:00

Oh god no.

Just spell it the proper way. It's a lot better to explain what pronunciation you use than try to explain to everyone you meet why your name is spelt incorrectly!

Mouthfulofquiz · 01/05/2016 13:58

Don't do it! Please don't.
Just call her Claudia and explain the pronunciation.

MewlingQuim · 01/05/2016 13:44

I know an Claudia, pronounced cloudia. She is spanish, though.

julfin · 01/05/2016 13:40

Yes I agree re: If I saw that name on a CV I would think "parents with low educational attainment" before suppressing that thought and going back into professional mode.

Spell it the correct way. The "Cloud" pronunciation is sufficiently well known that you shouldn't have too many problems convincing people.

In case you're interested, the Romans had a (less aristocratic) alternative to Claudia, which was Clodia. Unlike Cloudia, it's a real name, so perhaps worth considering? The famous Clodia was a bit of a tart though: see Cicero's Pro Caelio)

DerelictMyBalls · 01/05/2016 12:04

Yes, spell it Claudia, Cloudia just looks daft.

Brainnotbrawn · 01/05/2016 10:19

Cloudia is also a German pronounciation but spell it Claudia, Cloudia looks misspelt.

mrsschu · 01/05/2016 10:16

It looks ridiculous, like you just can't spell or you're trying to be you-neeq. I know lots of German Claudia's who spell it the correct way although it's pronounced Cloudia. Just introduce her as "Cloudia"and people will catch on pretty quickly... But don't use the made up spelling.

Goingtobeawesome · 01/05/2016 10:11

Cloudia looks horrible and I'd think the parents were trying to be clever. I'd feel sorry for their disillusionment both sorry for their child who will spend all her life correcting the spelling as opposed to the pronunciation which will soon be learnt.

ManonCrempog · 01/05/2016 10:08

Whoops, wrong thread sorry

ManonCrempog · 01/05/2016 10:08

I love my name. I'm a Manon, and it really suits me. If I had to choose another, I'd lik Elizabeth, Mary, Katherine or Siân.

bloodymaria · 01/05/2016 10:08

I quite like it! Certainly don't think you'd face as much derision IRL as on here, op. If you like it, go for it - Google says she won't be the only Cloudia.

DontKillMyVibe · 01/05/2016 10:06

Spell it the proper way, Cloudia is terrible.

VinceNoirLovesHowardMoon · 01/05/2016 10:05

I just snorted at your op so if that's what you want people to do then go agead

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