Claudia
Meaning of Claudia
Claudia is a beautiful and timeless name for a baby girl. This name has a rich history and is pronounced similarly in American English, British English, German, Italian, and Spanish. In American English and British English, it is pronounced as KLAW-dee-uh (/ˈklɔdiə/). The German pronunciation is KLOU-dee-a (/kloʊ.ˈdi.a), while the Italian and Spanish pronunciations are KLOW-dyah (/kloʊˈdja/) and KLOW-dyah (/kloʊˈðja/), respectively. Claudia also has variations such as Claude and Claudette.
Looking at the data for newborns in the United States of America, Claudia has maintained its popularity over the years. In recent years, it has been consistently given to around 200-300 babies per year. In terms of ranking, Claudia was most popular in 1964 when it ranked 291st with 997 occurrences. Since then, its popularity has fluctuated but remained relatively steady.
Overall, Claudia is a classic and elegant name that would be a perfect choice for any baby girl. Its international appeal and enduring popularity make it a great option for parents seeking a timeless name for their daughter.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as KLAW-dee-uh (/ˈklɔdiə/)
German
- Pronunced as KLOU-dee-a (/kloʊ.ˈdi.a)
Spanish,Italian
- Pronunced as KLOW-dyah (/kloʊˈðja/)
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Notable People Named Claudia
| Claudia Cardinale, an Italian actress, is known for her captivating performances in numerous films. |
| Claudia Maria Schiffer is a German model and actress known for attaining supermodel status in the 1990s and being compared to Brigitte Bardot in her early career. |
| Claudia Christian is an American actress, singer, and author, known for her roles in Babylon 5 and 9-1-1, as well as her advocacy for the medication-based Sinclair Method for treating alcohol dependence. |
| Claudia Zaslavsky was an American mathematics teacher and ethnomathematician. |
| Claudia Mijangos Azrac is a Mexican woman who was convicted of filicide and released from prison in 2019 to receive psychiatric treatment. |
| Claudia Dell was an American showgirl and actress known for her work on stage and in movies. |
| Claudia Maria Cornwall is a Canadian writer and journalist known for her award-winning non-fiction book, "Letter from Vienna: A Daughter Uncovers her Family's Jewish Past." |
| Claudia Morgado Escanilla is a multi-talented Latino-Canadian filmmaker, writer, script supervisor, producer, and curator known for her work on popular film and television projects. |
| Claudia Jean Kennedy is a retired lieutenant general in the United States Army and the first woman to achieve the rank of three-star general. |
| Claudia Rosana Villafañe is an Argentine businesswoman and producer, recognized as Diego Maradona's wife and the champion of the inaugural MasterChef Celebrity Argentina season. |
| Claudia Powers - Claudia "Dolly" Powers is a former American politician who served in the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 151st district from 1993 to 2009. |
| Claudia Garde is a renowned German film director and screenwriter known for her work on popular German TV series such as Stubbe – Von Fall zu Fall, Doktor Martin, Flemming, and Tatort. |
| Claudia Ordaz is an American politician serving in the Texas House of Representatives for the 79th District of El Paso, representing areas including the El Paso International Airport and Fort Bliss. |
| Claudia Hamilton Beamish is a Scottish Labour Co-operative politician and former Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for the South Scotland region. |
| Claudia Burton Bradley - Claudia Portia Burton Bradley was a pioneering medical professional known for her work in cerebral palsy, serving as the first medical director of the Spastic Centre of New South Wales and founding the Australian Cerebral Palsy Association. |
