Claude is a French given name originating from the Latin name Claudius meaning "crippled" or "lame". In French-speaking nations, it is used for both men and women, though more common for men. Whereas in English-speaking nations, it is mostly used for men, and is an uncommon given name for women or a family name.
Animal
Claude (alligator), an albino alligator who lived at the California Academy of Sciences