Comments for the name Claude

Achille-Claude Debussy was a composer of European classical music. He developed the style commonly referred to as Impressionist music.

Chuck Jones created the cartoon character Claude Cat who has this name. He was a Looney Tunes/Warner Brothers cartoon character.

In Tracy Chevalier's novel "Lady and the Unicorn" the main female charcter is named Claude.

Famous bearer: Claude Vorilhon (www.rael.org)

Claude is a wonderful masculine name. Strong and attractive. I've never known an unpleasant Claude.

In Victor Hugo's novel "Notre-Dame of Paris", better known as "The Hunchback of Notre Dame", Archdeacon Claude Frollo is a character tormented by his desire for Esmerelda while trying to remain celibate.

This name just doesn't seem to fit a girl to me.

This is one of the very few names that I like that suits both males and females. Such an awesome name.

A famous french painter: Claude Monet.

To me, this name has always been masculine, and it sounds utterly masculine. The name Claudia should be used for girls, not this. And this name sounds really pretentious and snobby in English-speaking countries. It should be left to French usage.

Famous female Claude's in history include Queen Claude of France (1499-1524), daughter of Louis XII and Anne, and Claude de France (1547-1575), daughter of Henri II and Catherine of Medicis.

Famous female Claude's in modern times include the internationally acclaimed French actress Claude Jade and the painter and photographer Claude Cahun.

Marie-Claude Vaillant-Couturier was also one of the founders and leaders of L'Union des Jeunes Filles de France, an organisation devoted to young women. She received the Legion d'Honneur and other decorations for her service during the war.

Another female Claude is Debussy's daughter Claude-Emma, called "Chouchou."

This name honestly works on both males and females. It would suit almost anyone.

Very cool name for a man. I like it a lot!

This is such a strong, masculine name. Whoever would use this as a feminine name is out of their mind! If you want a feminine name, try Claudia or Claudine. Leave boys' names and boys' names.

Claude is both a male and a female name in French. It isn't a modern appropriation, it's legitimately used for both genders.
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I like this as a middle name or second first name, but not really as a first. It's just not very attractive. It reminds me of horses and claws.

Claude Bowes-Lyon, earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne (1855-1944) was the grandfather of Queen Elizabeth II through his daughter the Queen Mum.

There was a French artsit known as Claude (1604-1682).

Claude glass - a small tinted mirror used for reflecting landscapes to show their broad tonal values.

Claude Giroux is a Canadian born hockey player who currently plays for the Philadelphia Flyers.