Lame or limping
Claudette is the French feminine diminutive of Claude, which originates from the Roman family name Claudius. While the literal meaning refers to a physical impairment, the name has long been associated with Roman nobility and French elegance. It gained significant popularity in the mid-20th century but remains a rare, vintage choice today.
About 9 girls were named Claudette in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Academy Award-winning actress of the Golden Age
Civil rights pioneer who refused to give up her bus seat
Original member of The Miracles and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee
Studious botanist and playable survivor · Dead by Daylight
