Maud name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: March 20th, 2024

Gender: Girl

Origin: Old High German, Germanic and English

Usage: English, French, Faroese, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian

Pronunciation: maud

Meaning: Strong Battle Maiden, Strength and Shield, Powerful Warrior, Composition Of: 'Power' and 'Struggle'

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What does Maud mean?
Variations of Maud
How popular is Maud?
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Similar Names to Maud
Famous People Named Maud
Lists having Maud

What does Maud mean?

Long standing and Well-Known Maud is used in French, Norwegian, Swedish, Faroese, English, Danish and Finnish came from Germanic, Old High German and English, Maud means "Battle-mighty, Might, Powerful Warrior, Composition Of: 'Power' or 'Struggle'" is used as a unisex name .

Maud is form of customary and ever lasting Matilda. Customary and Ever lasting Matilda is originated from Germanic and Old High German languages, Matilda means "Might and Strength". Maud is variant form of everlasting and celebrated Maude.

Maude is derivative of MathildeMatilda. Maude is form of Mathilde in French and English languages. Also Maude is English and French equivalent of Maud. Maude means Fight and Short Form of Madeline came from Old High German and Germanic.

Also Maud is form of Mahthilt in Old English language. Maud is celebrated on March 14th.

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How do I pronounce Maud?

You can pronounce the one syllabled name Maud as maud.

Variants of Maud

Madde, Maude, Matilda, Madeleine, Mathilde, Macia, Matelda, Metta, Mahthilt, Mathilda, Magthilde, Maddi, Madaleno, Madelaine, Magdalena, Maciah, Mary, Miriam, Mette, Malla, Matti

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How popular is the name Maud?

Maud was among the popular names in France. Since emerging in 1907 around 37427 babies have been given the moniker. When at its peak in 1980, 1473 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 60th position.

However after 109 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts. In addition to that, the given name has been in the top 100 baby names 21 times Maud is common in United States where over 13172 new-borns have been given the name since 1880.

When at its peak in 1883, it ranked 68th when 478 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls. Moreover, the first name has been to the top 100 baby names 11 times Also, A common name in Netherlands with over 2040 new-borns have been given the name since 2015.

Currently the moniker is on a rise, in 2015, it ranked 16th when 450 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls. Additionally, the given name has been in the top 50 baby names 5 times Also, Maud was a common name in Belgium.

Over 1857 babies have been named Maud since 1995. When at its peak in 2006,. But after 23 years, the name has lost its appeal a bit and is now ranking low.

Maud is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, even after 23 years of presence it could not make beyond the top 2000. Over 156 babies in England and Wales have been named Maud.

But Maud is a popular baby name in Sweden where every 1 in 900 have the name as well as in, Zimbabwe and Ghana. As per our research, over 80000 people has been named Maud globally.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2018			15589	5
2017			15794	5
2014			16468	5
2013			14552	6
2002			12175	7

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Maud in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	6	49	10904	833
	0	0	0	273

Numerological aspects of Maud

You always have the best ideas and persistence to realize each and one of them at work. Your age has nothing to do with your knowledge and wisdom. Travelling is your passion. Your main characteristics are determination, courage, and enterprise. You suffer from insomnia but your mental health is great. Having letter D as your capstone reveals your smartness, power to concentrate on your thing even in the most difficult times

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Mark - Mark's meaning is God of War Mars Ordained, Boundary or Mars has origin in Greek, Germanic and Latin, a gender-neutral name is used specifically in Icelandic, Finnish and Scandinavian
Douglas - Unfading and Renowned Douglas is used commonly in Norwegian and Finnish, Douglas means "Similar to a Family or Place Names or Black" and of Welsh and Celtic origin is bestowed upon both boys and girls

Kyle - Cherished and Evergreen unisex name Kyle is majorly used in English, Swedish and Norwegian. It is rooted from Old Irish, Gaelic and Celtic, meaning of Kyle is "Crowned with Laurel, Narrow or A Place-name Referring to the Narrows"

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Famous people named Maud

Maud Bodkin, English classical scholar, writer on mythology
Maud Ballington Booth, Salvation Army leader and co-founder of the Volunteers of America
Maud Grieve, known as Maud
Maud Mulder, Dutch singer
Maud Cunnington, Welsh-born archaeologist
Maud Banks, tennis champion
Maud Earl, eminent British-American canine painter

Maud Debien, member of the House of Commons of Canada
Maud Frizon, fashion designer specializing in women's shoes
Maud and Miska Petersham, They are
Maud Pember Reeves, suffragist, socialist, feminist
Maud Nelson, early professional woman baseball pitcher, scout
Maud Petersham,
Maud McCarthy, nursing sister and British Army Matron-in-Chief
Maud Fontenoy, French sailor
Maud Ekendahl, Swedish politician of the Moderate Party
Maud MacCarthy, Irish violinist, singer, theosophist, writer, poet
Maud Doria Haviland, English ornithologist
Maud Babcock, first female member of the University of Utah's faculty
Maud Karpeles, British collector of folksongs and dance teacher

Maud Menten, Canadian physician-scientist
Maud Gonne, English-born Irish revolutionary
Maud of Wales, was Queen of Norway as spouse of King Haakon VII
Maud Adams, Swedish actress,
Maud Olofsson, Swedish former politician
Maud Chaworth, English noblewoman and wealthy heiress
Maud Lewis, Canadian folk artist from Nova Scotia
Maud Barger-Wallach, American tennis player of the early 1900s
Maud Watson, English tennis player and the first female Wimbledon champion
Maud Forget, French actress best known for her roles
Maud Hart Lovelace, American author best
Maud Petty-Fitzmaurice, Marchioness of Lansdowne, British courtier
Maud Allan, pianist-turned-actress
Maud Nathan, American social worker

Maud Powell, American violinist
Maud Howe Elliott, gutenberg
Maud, ship built for Roald Amundsen for his second expedition to the Arctic
Maud Burnett, local English politician
Maud Le Guenedal in Les beaux jours as Actress
Maude Garrett in as
Maudy Ayunda in Perahu kertas as Actress
Maude Eburne in To Be or Not to Be as Actress
Maude Fealy in The Ten Commandments as Actress
Maud Belleroche, from 1969 drama flick Top Sensation, who portrayed the Mudy.
In 1919, Maud Cooling portrayed the role of Mrs. Bradshaw in drama film The Eternal Magdalene.
Maud Cressall, from 1920 romance film Two Little Wooden Shoes, who characterized Mme. Vallier.

In 1924, Maud Garden played the role of Musette In movie Mimi Pinson.
Maud Granger, from 1915 adventure and drama flick The White Pearl, who portrayed the Setsu's Wife.
Maud Hosford portrayed small role of Amelia Lawton in 1919 drama, romance film The Marriage Price.
In 2003, Maud Kennedy portrayed the role of Laure and Matthieu's fiancee in drama film Laure ou Une sensuelle rencontre.
Maud Hall Macy played leading role of N in 1914 drama movie A Mother's Heart.
Maud Richard characterized significant character of N in 1917 drama flick Son fils.
In 1916 drama flick, A Modern Thelma, Maud Sinclair characterized N.
In 1922, Maud Sylvester played the role of N in comedy flick Orphan Sally.
Maud Walter played vital role of Morsan in 1991 comedy film Angne & Svullo 'Här och nu!'.

Maud Olmar portrayed pivotal character of Winnie in 1916 flick The Girl Who Wrecked His Home.
In 1920, Maud De Mosley characterized the role of N in drama flick La rupe tarpea.
Maud Gipsy, from 1921 drama flick Gigolette, who portrayed Lina.
Maud Marion, from 1921 flick Der Erbe der van Diemen, who characterized Grita Consuelo.
Maud Sjögren, from 2005 drama film Molly i världen, who characterized Aunt.
Maud Loti, from 1918 film Baby, who played the N.
Maud Tiller, from 1923 film Vent debout, who played N.

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