Claude is a relatively common French given name for males originating from the Latin name Claudius, itself deriving from 'claudicatio' meaning "limping" or "stuttering". It can also be an uncommon given name for females or a family name.
Claude may refer to: Claude (given name). Claude (surname). Claude (alligator), an albino alligator at the California Academy of Sciences. Claudius, Roman emperor from 41 to 54, who is called Claude in French. Claude (Grand Theft Auto), the protagonist of Grand Theft Auto III.
