Claudius from a Roman family name which was possibly derived from Latin claudus meaning "lame, crippled". This was the name of a patrician family prominent in Roman politics. The ancestor of the family was said to have been a 6th-century BC Sabine leader named Attius Clausus, who adopted the name Appius Claudius upon becoming a Roman citizen.
Biblical namesake: Claudius was the Roman emperor mentioned in Acts, during whose reign Jews were expelled from Rome. His rule forms part of the New Testament historical context. (Acts · Acts 11:28, Acts 18:2)
Saintly namesake: Claudius of Besançon was a French abbot and bishop in the 7th century, remembered for his piety and leadership. He is one of several saints named Claudius. (June 6 · 7th century)
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