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Klaudia

Girl name · 56 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Klaudia: 56 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 8 births in 2008.

Klaudia is the Polish, Scandinavian, and Central European form of Claudia, a name rooted in the Latin *claudus*, meaning “lame” or “limping.” This classical name entered Roman use through the prominent Claudius family, and its modern variants remain popular across much of Europe. Notable bearers include Polish tennis player Klaudia Jans-Ignacik, who competed in Grand Slam doubles, and Polish actress and politician Klaudia Jachira. While no major places take their name directly from Klaudia, the root shares its heritage with places like Claudiopolis (an ancient city in modern Turkey). The name’s spelling with a ‘K’ gives it a distinctively Central European edge, while the original Claudia has long been a staple in English-speaking countries, including Scotland.