Claude m
French and English: from the Latin name Claudius (itself occasionally used as a modern given name), which was an old Roman family name derived from the byname Claudus ‘lame’. It was borne by various early saints, but its popularity in France is largely due to the fame of the 7th-century St Claude of Besan-con. In France, Claude also occasionally occurs as a female name (cf. CLAUDIA (SEE Claudia)).
First names dictionary. 2012.