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Name Origin

Claudio is a masculine given name of Latin origin, derived from Claudius. Claudius was a Roman family name, famously associated with several Roman emperors, including Claudius I who reigned from 41 to 54 AD.

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Famous People

Claudio Monteverdi (1567-1643)

Composer

  • Considered one of the founders of opera
  • Pioneer in the development of basso continuo

Claudio Abbado (1933-2014)

Conductor

  • Principal conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
  • Music director of La Scala opera house in Milan

Claudio Ranieri (1951-)

Football Manager

  • Led Leicester City to an improbable Premier League title in 2016

Claudio Pizarro (1978-)

Footballer

  • One of the most prolific goalscorers in Bundesliga history

Claudio Marchisio (1986-)

Football player

  • Won seven Serie A titles and four Coppa Italia titles with Juventus.
  • Represented Italy in two FIFA World Cups and the UEFA European Championship.