Maude name meaning

Gender: Girl

Origin: Old High German and Germanic

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

Pronunciation: ma(u)-de

Meaning: Woman from Magdala, Mighty in Battle, Strong in War, Might, Strength and Shield, Fight, Composition Of: 'Power' and 'Struggle'

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What does Maude mean?

Well-Liked and Ever lasting unisex name Maude means "Woman from Magdala, Mighty in Battle, Strong in War, Might, Strength and Shield, Fight, Composition Of: 'Power' or 'Struggle'". It is rooted from Old High German and Germanic is used prevalently in Danish, English, French, Finnish, Swedish and Norwegian..

Also Maude is English and French cognate of Maud. Maude is celebrated on March 14th.

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How do I pronounce Maude?

ma(u)-de is the most common way to pronounce two syllabled Maude.

Variants of Maude

Maud, Matilda, Mathilde, Mahthilt, Mathilda, Magthilde, Madde, Macia, Matelda, Metta, Malla, Matti, Maddi, Madeleine

Names that rhyme with Maude

How popular is the name Maude?

Maude is a popular name in United States given to over 45669 babies in 158 years. At present the moniker is on a rise, in 1882, 1396 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 20th position.

Moreover, the name has been to the top 50 baby names 14 times In France, Maude was once a common name since emerging in 1902 it has been given to over 5359 babies.

When at the peak of its usage in 1986,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 104 years.

Maude is a unique baby name in Belgium, it has been in use since 1995 and was able to reach the top 300 names.

In 1996, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 262 on girl names chart when 41 babies were named Maude. There are over 507 babies that have been given the name Maude in Belgium.

Maude is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, in use since 1996, peaked in 2018 when it ranked 2499th.

Maude is a rare baby name in Ireland there is very thin chances of it still being given.

Maude is a common name in Canada, Zimbabwe and Nigeria while somewhat familiar name in Haiti, England, Israel, South Africa, Brazil, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Liberia, Ghana, Jamaica, Philippines and Bahamas.

According to our research, over 50000 babies have been named Maude globally.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2018			5105	25
2017			6770	17
2016			6854	17
2015			7239	16
2014			7609	15

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Maude in Nordic countries

Countries	Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name
	16	12
	136	93
	136	6
	22	0

Here's what numbers has to say about Maude

When you are having hardships, you feel like the world's falling apart when it's not. Challenges don't scare you but on the contrary, they make you feel alive. The letter M as your cornerstone reveals you are a workhorse, meaning you enjoy working more than you enjoy anything else. You remind people that life is for you to live it, and not survive, something many do these days. You are dominant in your circle of friends.

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Famous people named Maude

Maude Farris-Luse,
Maude Nugent, American singer and composer
Maude Lloyd, South African ballet dancer and teacher
Maude Duncan, American newspaperwoman and a former mayor of Winslow
Maude Bonney, Australian aviator and the first woman to fly solo
Maude Robinson, Quaker writer of short stories and a memoir about growing up on a South Downs farm at Saddlescombe

Maude Royden, preacher and suffragist
Maude Petre, English Roman Catholic nun
Maude Valerie White, French-born English composer
Maude Adams, American actress
Maude Abbott, Canadian physician
Maude Barlow, Canadian author and activist
Maude Maggart, American cabaret singer and recording artist
Maude Fealy, American stage and silent film actress whose career survived into the talkie era
Maude Kegg, Ojibwa writer, folk artist
Maude Frazier, American politician
Maude Garrett, She is
Maude Kerns, American avant-garde artist and art educator
Maude George, American actress of the silent era
Maude Eburne in To Be or Not to Be as Actress

Maude Carolle in Jungle Erotic as Actress
Maude Davey in Only the Brave as Actress
Actor Maude Adelson, noted for movie Swedish Punks
Maude Gilbert portrayed central role of Margaret Ruthven in 1915 comedy, drama flick A Gilded Fool.
In 2002, Maude Guérin portrayed the role of Maude Graham in thriller flick Le collectionneur.
Maude Hill, from 1918 drama movie A Daughter of France, who played Margaret Palliser.
In 1921, Maude Malcolm played the role of Muriel Randall in mystery movie The Scarab Ring.
In 1915, Maude Odell characterized the role of Mrs. Muir in drama film Gambier's Advocate.
In 1934, Maude Zimbla characterized the role of Nina in comedy movie Big Business.
Maude Harris portrayed the main character of N in 1918 comedy movie What a Life!.

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