Claudio

Claudio is an Italian and Spanish first name. In Portuguese it is accented Cláudio. In Catalan and Occitan it is Claudi, while in Romanian it is Claudiu. 2Origin and history Claudius was the name of an eminent Roman gens, the most important members of which were; Appius Claudius Sabinus Regillensis (fl. 486 BC), founder of the family, originally a Sabine known as Attius Clausus. Appius Claudius Crassus (fl..450BC), public official, decemvir in 451 BC, appointed to codify the laws. Appius Claudius Caecus (fl..300BC), official orator, best known for the highway named after him, the Appian Way. Consul in 307 & 296. Claudius Gothicus (210–270), officer in the Roman army and a provincial governor 2As a first name The name Claudio became a popular first name due to the spread of Christianity during the Middle Ages. Claudio is also used in Spanish and in Portuguese, accented as Cláudi