Claudio: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
Lame, limping
Origin
Italian (from Latin Claudius)
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
KLOW-dee-oh

Claudio is an Italian (from Latin Claudius) boy's name meaning “Lame, limping”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.

Meaning & Origin of Claudio

Meaning: Lame, limping.

Origin: Italian (from Latin Claudius).

A common claim: Commonly said to mean 'lame' -- and sometimes also 'enclosure.' Actually: 'Lame' is accurate. 'Enclosure' isn't: it comes from confusing claudus with the unrelated Latin verb claudere ('to close').

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Claudio

KLOW-dee-ohIPA /klaʊdjoʊ/

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