Claudio
/ˈklaʊ.di.oʊ/noun
A masculine given name, especially the Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese form of Claudius.
Did you know?The Roman emperor Claudius bore this name, and ancient writers repeatedly commented on his physical impairments—though some descriptions may have been politically exaggerated.
Etymological Timeline
Classical Latin
Latin
Claudus
“Lame, limping, or physically disabled; the likely source of the Roman family name.”
1st Century BCE–1st Century CE
Latin
Claudius
“A Roman family name, famously borne by the emperor Tiberius Claudius Caesar.”
Late Latin
Latin
Claudio
“A declined form of Claudius used in Latin grammatical contexts.”
Medieval Period
Italian
Claudio
“The Italian continuation of the Roman name Claudius.”
Medieval–Early Modern Period
Spanish/Portuguese
Claudio
“The established Spanish and Portuguese form of the same classical name.”
Modern English
English
Claudio
“A masculine personal name borrowed from Romance-language usage.”
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