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Name Origin

Claude is a masculine given name of French origin, derived from the Latin name Claudius. It traditionally means 'lame' or 'limping', though it's often associated with strength and leadership due to notable historical figures bearing the name.

frenchlatinclaudiusmasculinehistoricalstrengthleadership

Famous People

Claude Debussy (1862-1918)

Composer

  • Impressionist composer
  • Known for works like Clair de Lune and La Mer

Claude Monet (1840-1926)

Painter

  • Founder of French Impressionist painting
  • Famous for paintings like Water Lilies and Impression, Sunrise

Claude Shannon (1916-2001)

Mathematician, electrical engineer

  • Considered the 'father of information theory'
  • Developed fundamental concepts in digital circuit design and cryptography

Claude Lévi-Strauss (1908-2009)

Anthropologist

  • Pioneer of structural anthropology
  • Studied kinship systems and mythologies

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