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What are you opinions on Claudia?
Any combo suggestions? :)
Any combo suggestions? :)
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means lame... need I say more
Sounds ok, but it means lame and I wouldn't inflict it on a child
Sounds ok, but it means lame and I wouldn't inflict it on a child
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I know wikipedia isn't generally the most trusted source for this sort of thing, but: "[Claudia] comes from a Roman family name which was derived from Latin claudus meaning 'nice, kind-hearted'."
I always thought it was weird that a name taken by Roman emperors had such an unfortunate meaning, though a lot of Roman names weren't exactly of the flattering sort. Still, I don't think Claudia's meaning, whatever it is, makes it something that would be an infliction, considering the fact that probably less than 1% of non-namenerds have any idea what its meaning is.
I always thought it was weird that a name taken by Roman emperors had such an unfortunate meaning, though a lot of Roman names weren't exactly of the flattering sort. Still, I don't think Claudia's meaning, whatever it is, makes it something that would be an infliction, considering the fact that probably less than 1% of non-namenerds have any idea what its meaning is.
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I've read lame in multiple places, incl. http://www.behindthename.com/name/claudius and you're right about wiki not really being reliable.
I think it's very important to consider what meaning one's putting upon one's child re: names, regardless of fame or popularity of a name... In many cultures, the name of a child represents what one is wishing/hoping for that child, in which case lame would be considered rather strange. I wouldn't wish that situation on anyone, so I wouldn't name a child that either.
I think it's very important to consider what meaning one's putting upon one's child re: names, regardless of fame or popularity of a name... In many cultures, the name of a child represents what one is wishing/hoping for that child, in which case lame would be considered rather strange. I wouldn't wish that situation on anyone, so I wouldn't name a child that either.
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Yeah, I know for sure that all the derived-from-Claudius names on here are defined as 'lame'...oh those Romans, I don't know what they were thinking when they came up with these names. I like your philosophy on considering name meaning, though I personally think that if a meaning is unfortunate but not obvious, especially if it has positive assosciations, I can overlook it. It's totally understandable that some people wouldn't be willing to be as liberal as I am about it, though.
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I think some of these names derived from nicknames originally, that might explain it.
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Not the nicest meaning, but I love the name anyway.
My favorite combo with it is Claudia Martine.
This is my long list of Claudia combos: Claudia Annarose, Claudia Annebet, Claudia Annemarie, Claudia Anwen, Claudia Azure, Claudia Beatrice, Claudia Elowen, Claudia Esmée, Claudia Fern, Claudia Frances, Claudia Hazel, Claudia Helene, Claudia Hesper, Claudia Jane, Claudia Jeanne, Claudia Joan, Claudia Josephine, Claudia June, Claudia Laurel, Claudia Lavender, Claudia Lenore, Claudia Lisbet, Claudia Lotus, Claudia Louise, Claudia Lucille, Claudia Maeve, Claudia Maren,
My favorite combo with it is Claudia Martine.
This is my long list of Claudia combos: Claudia Annarose, Claudia Annebet, Claudia Annemarie, Claudia Anwen, Claudia Azure, Claudia Beatrice, Claudia Elowen, Claudia Esmée, Claudia Fern, Claudia Frances, Claudia Hazel, Claudia Helene, Claudia Hesper, Claudia Jane, Claudia Jeanne, Claudia Joan, Claudia Josephine, Claudia June, Claudia Laurel, Claudia Lavender, Claudia Lenore, Claudia Lisbet, Claudia Lotus, Claudia Louise, Claudia Lucille, Claudia Maeve, Claudia Maren,
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It isn't a personal favorite. But I'm all for reviving classics and Claudia would be a welcome addition to a kindergarten class.
Sorry for any repeats:
Claudia Helen
Claudia Frances
Claudia Magdalene
Claudia Bryony
Claudia Rachel
Claudia Margot
Claudia Germaine
Claudia Hilary
I'll be interested to see what others came up with. I had a hard time. But good luck finding *the* perfect combo.
Sorry for any repeats:
Claudia Helen
Claudia Frances
Claudia Magdalene
Claudia Bryony
Claudia Rachel
Claudia Margot
Claudia Germaine
Claudia Hilary
I'll be interested to see what others came up with. I had a hard time. But good luck finding *the* perfect combo.
This message was edited 12/15/2008, 12:57 PM
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Every time I hear this name I can't help but think of the vampire and normally that's not too off putting (vampires are cool!) but Claudia was a bitch, actually she was past that, she was evil and spoiled and a brat.
But apart from that its an okay name just not one I’d personally use.
No offence intended to anyone with or who likes this name.
But apart from that its an okay name just not one I’d personally use.
No offence intended to anyone with or who likes this name.
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I like it a lot but the meaning puts me off a bit. I've always loved Claudia Rose. It's pretty, even though it's a bit boring. I named a doll Claudia Margarethe.
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It's okay, I like it.
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