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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 Monet (1840-1926)

Painter

  • Founder of Impressionism
  • Known for paintings of water lilies and landscapes

Claude Debussy (1862-1918)

Composer

  • Pioneer of Impressionist music
  • Composed famous pieces like Clair de Lune and La Mer

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

  • Founder of structural anthropology
  • Studied kinship systems and mythology across cultures

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