SaveMeaning & History
From the old Welsh name Gwladus, possibly derived from gwlad meaning "country". It has historically been used as a Welsh form of CLAUDIA. This name became popular outside of Wales after it was used in Ouida's novel Puck (1870).
Related Names
Other Languages & CulturesClaudia(Ancient Roman) Claudia(Biblical) Klavdiya(Bulgarian) Clàudia(Catalan) Klaudija(Croatian) Klaudie(Czech) Claudia(Dutch) Claude, Claudie, Claudette, Claudine(French) Claudia(German) Claudia(Italian) Klaudia(Polish) Cláudia(Portuguese) Claudia(Romanian) Klavdiya, Klava(Russian) Klaudia(Slovak) Klavdija(Slovene) Claudia(Spanish) Claudia(Swedish) Klavdiya(Ukrainian)
Popularity
People think this name is
classic mature formal natural wholesome simple
Name Days
France: March 29
Categories
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