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How about Claudia?

44 replies

Clairewentoverthemountain · 28/07/2022 18:24

The meaning isn't very nice, but does it matter? I like that it's old, biblical, familiar but not overly popular.

I've never considered it today (it was in a TV show I was watching) so just putting the feelers out for general thoughts.

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pinklavenders · 29/07/2022 12:42

Many people won't know the meaning.

Those who learn Latin will though.

PortalooSunset · 29/07/2022 12:40

I really like it but have no idea of the meaning.

Friffle · 29/07/2022 12:11

NoiceToight · 28/07/2022 23:34

I like it. Reminds me of a character from the Babysitters Club books that I read as a child. As far as I remember, Claudia was the coolest one.

Ha, yes! She was the cool arty one.

Friffle · 29/07/2022 12:09

Beautiful name. Meaning wouldn't personally bother me a jot. Amelia is birth defect that involves a limb absence but doesn't seem to have halted that name's popularity.

pinklavenders · 29/07/2022 12:05

The meaning does put me off unfortunately.

The Latin root is very recognisable imo

Cadot · 29/07/2022 10:29

Lovely

NoiceToight · 28/07/2022 23:34

I like it. Reminds me of a character from the Babysitters Club books that I read as a child. As far as I remember, Claudia was the coolest one.

mintich · 28/07/2022 23:30

Claudia was on my list for DD. Its a lovely name.

Luredbyapomegranate · 28/07/2022 23:29

Love it. Inexplicably underused.

Lots of names have weird meanings, who cares? It’s got a long and rich history so if it’s good enough for Roman Empresses…

Thatsenoughnow · 28/07/2022 23:06

I think its gorgeous, chic, elegant and beautiful. Nobody in real life cares about meanings anyway.

toastinateapot · 28/07/2022 23:06

It’s a great name. I went to university with a Claudia and nobody ever knew or cared what her name meant, we all thought it sounded glamorous.

Philandbill · 28/07/2022 23:01

Love it. I know one adult Claudia who is clever and charming. I always think of the central character in Penelope Lively's novel "Moon Tiger" when I hear the name.

EdgeOfACoin · 28/07/2022 22:56

DramaAlpaca · 28/07/2022 22:47

Gorgeous name, but the meaning really does bother me.

Same.

However, I might be able to get over the meaning if I could identify a couple of real-life inspirational Claudias to hold up as role models for a baby Claudia.

Normandy144 · 28/07/2022 22:54

I have a Claudia so I am biased. The meaning doesn't bother me at all and no one has ever commented on the meaning. I do think it is why the name isn't more popular though as a lot of people are put off by the meaning. We've never met another Claudia yet and DD is 9. If you like it go for it.

DramaAlpaca · 28/07/2022 22:47

Gorgeous name, but the meaning really does bother me.

Glitterbiscuits · 28/07/2022 19:21

It's lovely but it's my cats name so I'm biased.

DogsAndGin · 28/07/2022 19:19

I like it but I would be really put off by what it means

Antarcticant · 28/07/2022 19:17

I really like it. Also Claudine.

SpaceJam33 · 28/07/2022 19:14

I like Claudia… except when it is pronounced Cloud-ia. I’ve know a few with the regular pronunciation but one this way and it sounds odd to me.