Claudius name meaning

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Updated: March 15th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Latin, English and German
Usage: English, German, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Claudius c-lau-dius
Meaning: Lame, Limping and Lame, Crippled
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What does Claudius mean?

Meaning of Claudius is Lame, Limping or Lame, Crippled used for boys which originated from German, English and Latin is used chiefly in Swedish, Finnish, Norwegian, German, English and Danish. It is celebrated on June 6th or February 15th.

How do I pronounce Claudius?

You can pronounce the three syllabled name Claudius as c-lau-dius.

Variants of Claudius

Claud, Klaudius

Names that rhyme with Claudius

How popular is the name Claudius?

Claudius was a common name in France. Over 9957 babies have been named Claudius since 1900. At its zenith in 1902,. After 75 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts.

Claudius is an uncommon baby name in United States, although it has been in use since 1890 but could not make beyond the top 800. There are over 917 babies that have been given the name Claudius in United States.

Claudius is a rare baby name in England and Wales, chances of it being still in use are very slim. But Claudius is a popular baby name in Sierra Leone where every 1 in 2000 have the name.

According to our evaluation, at least 20000 people have been bestowed Claudius around the globe.

YearRankBirths
201896127
201396377
2012122415
2004113435
200386327
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Claudius in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands94302010
Finland043200
Sweden1624010
Norway166010
Denmark15000

What numerology tells about Claudius?

You don't have to step over people to get to the top. You have a sharp focus and nothing slips your eye. You are hard-working by nature and success drives you. Even if you hate it, you know that opening up to new experiences is good for your soul and personal progress. You have a powerful appearance. You always make the best entrance, no matter where you appear. You love your freedom and respect other people's freedom too.

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  •  Sklaer - Used mostly in Breton, Sklaer means "Clarity" has its origin in Latin
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Sibling Names for Claudius

If you have decided to name your baby boy Claudius, you may want to consider choosing a sibling name that complements it beautifully. Whether you prefer classic or modern names, here are some great options for boys and girls that will pair well with Claudius.

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Famous people named Claudius

  • Claudius Aelianus, Roman author and teacher of rhetoric
  • Claudius Gothicus, was Roman emperor from 268 to 270
  • Claudius Salmasius, a French classical scholar
  • Claudius Clavus, Danish geographer sometimes considered to be the first Nordic cartographer
  • Claudius Smith, Loyalist guerrilla leader during the American Revolution
  • Claudius Amyand, French born surgeon
  • Claudius Rich, British business agent
  • Claudius Silvanus, Roman general of Frankish descent
  • Claudius Cyprian Featherstone, lawyer and judge in South Carolina
  • Claudius Hunter, lawyer and Lord Mayor of London
  • Claudius of Turin, Catholic bishop of Turin from 817 until his death
  • Claudius Crozet, soldier, educator, slave-owner and civil engineer
  • Claudius Buchanan, Scottish theologian
  • Claudius E. Watts III, retired United States Air Force lieutenant general and past president of The Citadel Military College of South Carolina serving
  • Claudius, : 39–48
  • Claudius Peters in Dying of the Light as Actor
  • Claudius Alzner is the composer of movie Killer's Carnival

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