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Claude

Pronunciation: [ kl-AWD ]

Girl Name #71,522 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Claude is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced kl-AWD.

Parents who love the name Claude often also consider Clara, Claudia, Claire .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#71,522
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Cla Cly Claie Clauie

Also a Boy Name

Claude is also used as a boy name, ranked #3333.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Claude

Is Claude a boy or girl name?
Claude is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #71522. As a boy name, it is ranked #3333. Claude is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Claude?
Claude is pronounced kl-AWD.
How popular is the name Claude?
Claude is currently ranked #71522 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Claude?
Common nicknames for Claude include Cla, Cly, Claie, and Clauie.
Is Claude a common or rare name?
Claude is an uncommon name, ranked #71522 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Claude

Claude is a girl name .

Is Claude a boy or girl name? Claude is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #71,522 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #3,333. Claude is more commonly used as a boy name.

Claude is currently ranked #71,522 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Claude include Cla, Cly, Claie, and Clauie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Claude include Claudia . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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