Claudette

At a Glance: Name: Claudette – Meaning: traditionally 'lame'; probably actually of Sabine origin (via Claude) – Origin: French (diminutive of Claude, ultimately Latin Claudius) – Gender: used for both boys and girls – Pronunciation: klaw-DET

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Claudette is the French diminutive of Claude, ultimately tracing back to the Latin Claudius. Many baby-name lists say it means 'lame,' but that follows Claudius's traditional (and probably incorrect) Latin etymology from claudus; the clan name is likely actually Sabine in origin, with no settled true meaning. So if you're considering Claudette, know you're choosing a name whose real meaning is genuinely unresolved rather than a fixed fact.

Meaning & Origin of Claudette

Meaning: Traditionally 'lame'; probably actually of Sabine origin (via Claude).

Origin: French (diminutive of Claude, ultimately Latin Claudius).

A common claim: "Lame", per baby-name listicles. Actually: Follows the traditional but likely incorrect etymology of Claudius from Latin claudus 'lame'; the clan name is probably actually of Sabine origin with an uncertain true meaning.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Claudette

Phonetic: klaw-DET   IPA: /klɔːˈdɛt/

Popularity of Claudette

Claudette hit its peak in 1936, when 703 girls were given the name and it ranked #232; by 2024 it had dropped all the way to #10424, with only 9 babies given the name, across Social Security data running from 1915 to 2024.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1915–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Claudette mean?

Traditionally ‘lame’; probably actually of Sabine origin (via Claude). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Claudette)

How do you pronounce Claudette?

Claudette is pronounced klaw-DET (IPA: /klɔːˈdɛt/).

Is Claudette a popular name right now?

Claudette peaked at #232 in 1936 and is ranked #10424 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1915–2024.)

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