Glodie
Latin · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Glodie
Glodie is a modern variant of Claudia, derived from the Latin name Claudius, which comes from the root "claudus" meaning "lame" or "limping," though it evolved to signify nobility through its association with the Roman Claudian family.
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Etymology
Glodie is a modern variant of Claudia, derived from the Latin name Claudius, which comes from the root "claudus" meaning "lame" or "limping," though it evolved to signify nobility through its association with the Roman Claudian family. The name is primarily used in French-speaking cultures, particularly in Haiti and other Francophone regions, where it emerged as a creative feminine adaptation during the 19th and 20th centuries.
Glodie currently ranks #6,255 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1993.
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