Claudel
Latin · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Claudel
The given name 'Claudel' is a French diminutive of the Latin name 'Claudius,' meaning "lame" or "crippled." It is primarily used in French-speaking cultures, notably associated with the French poet and diplomat Paul Claudel, though it is rare as a first name and more common as a surname.
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Etymology
The given name 'Claudel' is a French diminutive of the Latin name 'Claudius,' meaning "lame" or "crippled." It is primarily used in French-speaking cultures, notably associated with the French poet and diplomat Paul Claudel, though it is rare as a first name and more common as a surname.
Claudel currently ranks #7,942 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1986.
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