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Claudia

29 replies

CedarTreeLeaf · 18/08/2019 17:05

What are your thoughts on the name Claudia? I really like the name of a versatile girl name that can travel in many countries and ends with an "A". Any suggestions are welcome

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CremeEggThief · 22/08/2019 01:31

Beautiful name!

Nocturnalpearl · 22/08/2019 01:29

I've just named my baby Claudia and I love it. I do however think it's a bit of a marmite name. I either get raised eyebrows or people gushing over it. I love it and am so pleased we went for it. I think it it's feminine, elegant and unusual without being wacky. I also think it works well as a child but also as an adult. My other child has taken to calling her Claudie which sounds so cute. Go for it xxx

Sophronia · 21/08/2019 10:34

Lovely name. Julia would be nice too.

BendydickCuminsnatch · 19/08/2019 17:30

Like it, prefer Camilla. Met a gorgeous little Camilla at a baby group so that may be swaying me but I do also prefer the sound of Camilla to Claudia.

mistermagpie · 19/08/2019 17:27

We have one in the family, she is Claw-dia with I prefer to cloud-ia.

My favourite girls name is Lydia but we're not using it now because it's too close to Claudia - so maybe that would be a good alternative?

TaraLaraMara · 19/08/2019 17:23

I love it. I still hate DP for vetoeing it

Astronica · 19/08/2019 00:43

I love it. Elegant, strong, timeless.

TemporaryPermanent · 19/08/2019 00:01

Gorgeous.

I have a massive thing for Clara too.

Krisskrosskiss · 19/08/2019 00:00

LOVE!!!

Heh1991 · 18/08/2019 23:58

I dislike it think it’s too harsh and really don’t like the meaning of it either!

What about;

Cecelia
Cordelia
Sophia
Amelia/Emilia
Georgina
Alexandra
Louisa
Selena
Mariana

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CedarTreeLeaf · 18/08/2019 22:02

Yes the meaning is unfortunate. I'm not sure if I can get past it, especially if it's obvious to others.

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Sparklysunflower · 18/08/2019 21:38

The meaning (claudus - lame/disabled) puts me off unfortunately. It's such an obvious meaning too (in Latin).

DramaAlpaca · 18/08/2019 21:25

I like the name but dislike the meaning.

NoodlesMcGee · 18/08/2019 18:44

Absolutely love it - very elegant, feminine name.

Lucyslampost · 18/08/2019 18:29

I love it. It makes me think of the wonderful CJ (Claudia Jean) in the West Wing

Ellmau · 18/08/2019 18:26

Nice classic and classy name.

AverageMummy · 18/08/2019 18:23

Do you prefer the Cloud pronunciation or the Clawd pronunciation?

Either way I think it’s a lovely name

Gladimnotcampinginthisweather · 18/08/2019 18:04

I love Cloudia, not so keen on Claudia.

daisypond · 18/08/2019 18:01

I really like it.

Chickydoo · 18/08/2019 17:59

Love it!!!

LucieFurr · 18/08/2019 17:57

I’m not keen on it.

TaurielTest · 18/08/2019 17:55

I like it. Pronouncing it the English way (claw-dia) or the most-other-European-languages way (cloud-ia)?

Mintypea5 · 18/08/2019 17:50

Love it (disappointed DH vetoed it )

MollyHuaCha · 18/08/2019 17:48

Lovely name.

Also Camilla, Laura, Jemima, Saskia, Lucia.

whattodowith · 18/08/2019 17:48

Love it.

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