The nameClaudine
Claudine is a French pet form of Claude, the heroine of Colette's first novels.
- Girl's name
- French
Meaning
Claudine comes from the Roman family name Claudius.
Origin
French, from Latin.
History
Colette's Claudine novels began in 1900. In the United States Claudine reached 460th place in 1935.
Did you know?
- Colette's first novels, the Claudine series, were first published under the name of her husband, Willy.
Popularity of the name Claudine
Claudine in the United States
Claudine was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 1,880 births over the decade, 17% of all recorded babies named Claudine. Its rise began around 1910, and it peaked in 1970. Half of all babies named Claudine in the United States were born before 1944, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Claudine in France
Claudine was most popular in France in the 1950s, with 55,835 births over the decade, 35% of all recorded babies named Claudine. Its rise began around 1929, and it peaked in 1948. Half of all babies named Claudine in France were born before 1951, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Claudine mean?
Claudine comes from the Roman family name Claudius.
What is the origin of the name Claudine?
French, from Latin.
Is Claudine a girl's or a boy's name?
Claudine is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Claudine?
In 2024, Claudine was the 14868th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 6 births.
What are the variants of the name Claudine?
Variants and related names of Claudine include Claude.