Claude (given name)

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Claude
Claude Monet 1899 Nadar crop.jpg
Claude Monet, a founder of French Impressionist painting
Pronunciation/klod/
Genderusually male
Origin
Word/nameFrench, via Latin
MeaningLatin: "strong willed"
Region of originFrance
Other names
Related names Claudius, Claudia, Claudie, Marie-Claude, Claudio, Claudette

Claude is a French given name originating from the Latin name Claudius meaning "strong willed". In French, it is used for both men and women. In English, it is mostly used for men; it is an uncommon given name for women or a family name.

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