is claudia getting very popular then?

[Monkeyandanimal]

just that. is it? know anyone with a baby claudia?

[InternationalMuslinMountain]

Have you discovered the website 'namesdarkgreener'? It will give you the trends for any name by year.

I work with children and can't say that Claudia is a name I have heard often, if at all, recently so I wouldn't say it's all that popular. At least not in the south.

HTH

[elcranko]

I'm in the north and I don't know a single Claudia of any age!

[NotYoMomma]

it seems to be popular on MN only! hear it all the time but never met one! lol

[sonniebonnie]

It won't get popular due to its unfortunate meaning - the Latin word claudus means disabled/lame.

[Frontdoorstep]

I'm in Scotland and don't know anyone called Claudia.

Although I am aware of the Latin meaning, I'm not sure that most people would be tbh.

[Monkeyandanimal]

Thank you all . I've checked out that site international ; that's a good one to know about.

[Slavetominidictator]

I have one and I was getting mildly worried about its popularity but have yet to meet more than one, despite it being mentioned almost daily on mn.

[Slavetominidictator]

And I agree, the meaning almost stopped me, however, I have a name with a really lovely meaning and I wouldn't say it has particularly enhanced my life..... But I do think that will limit its popularity.

[deepfriedsage]

Never met one either.

[Writerwannabe83]

I absolutely LOVE the name!! My job involved working with newborns and in the 18 months I have been in post I have never come across a baby Claudia

I would love to have it on my list of girl's names but husband said no! grr!

It is such a classic and beautiful name - I'm officially jealous of any woman who has it on their list

[DawnOfTheDee]

It's on our list! Am seriously considering it for DD2....

[CruCru]

I have a Claudia who was born last Friday. I know 2 others - a three year old who lives in New Zealand and a 50ish American who is global head of HR at a previous client.

[squoosh]

It's mentioned on here a lot but only 178 were born last year, so not very popular at all. There are a lot of names mentioned on MN which you'd rarely come across in real life.

I think it's lovely, the meaning wouldn't bother me a jot!

[squoosh]

Congratulations CruCru!

[CruCru]

Thanks!

It's worth bearing in mind that MN is not representative of the population. For instance, people went through a phase of suggesting Ptolomy which I have never heard in real life.

I love Claudia (and am responsible for at least a couple of the threads on it) but don't think it will get like Amelia.

[Tikkamasala]

This tool from the Guardian website is really good for checking popularity. I find it clearer than the other site mentioned, which is also good.

I don't think Claudia is popular, haven't heard any babies named Claudia (I'm in London) I know a lot of Claudias but all German and more aged 20-40 bracket!

[HasItStartedYet]

Oh bugger off with your "oh, the meaning!" cats bum rubbish. You seriously think most people give a damn about name meanings? It's irrelevant. Do you seriously think the ancient origin of a name has any bearing on the life or character of a person born in the 21st century? Do you really think you are conferring meaning on your child with the etymology of the name you choose?

Georgia means Farmer.
Andrea means manly.
Rachel means sheep.
Juliet means downy, hairy.
Cameron means crooked nose.

If your name means "close to God" - are you???
Matilda means "mighty in battle" - weird aspiration to have for your DD, no? Actually, cute and is all most people think.

Anyway, there were plenty of women called Claudia living long before the emperor with the bad leg - how do you explain that? Do you really think an entire family (the Claudii) would style themselves after the word lame?

It's a gorgeous, classy name. Much debate about etymology. It also means persevering.

[Monkeyandanimal]

I wouldn't be put off by a name's meaning either...Claudia is such a great name....nice one crucru

[AnnaNimitty]

The only thing that would put me off is Claudia Winkleman....

[snakeweave]

i'm currently expecting and it's on my list - i think it's lovely. glad to hear it's not too popular.

[PrunellaDeVille]

here here hasit, I have a Claude and often pondered the meaning issue before naming him but I adore it and it suits him. I didn't know about 'perseverance' though, I shall remember that next time I need to rebuff a detractor ( not that I've had to)

[squoosh]

Well said HasItStartedYet.

It's like when people insist your son can only be called Rufus if he's red haired. Nonsense. Finn means 'fair', are all the many Finns in the country pale skinned with blonde hair?

[Sleepingbunnies]

I want it for my next one!!

[Minnieisthedevilmouse]

I have a Claudia. We know no others. It's a beautiful name. Stuff meaning, only idiots care for that claptrap.

[CruCru]

After all, some people think Amelia means limbless.