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Claudette

American  
[klaw-det, kloh-det] / klɔˈdɛt, kloʊˈdɛt /

noun

  1. a female given name, form of Claudia.


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His 11-year-old daughter, Claudette, will walk alongside, as the can’s spinning lid.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 16, 2026

They had previously considered other plaintiffs — including fifteen-year-old Claudette Colvin — and ultimately concluded that Parks, a mature, married woman of sterling reputation, would present more effectively to white juries and the white press.

From Salon May 20, 2026

Having just starred opposite Marlene Dietrich for Josef von Sternberg, he would go on to appear opposite leading ladies as diverse as Greta Garbo, Claudette Colbert and Bette Davis.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 10, 2026

“We are thrilled to welcome Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg back to SXSW,” said Claudette Godfrey, the festival’s VP, Film & TV, in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 22, 2025

Investigation showed that Claudette Colvin was being raised by her great-uncle and great-aunt, respectively a “yard boy” and a “day lady,” as maids were called.

From "Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice" by Phillip Hoose

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