Maud

Maud is a feminine form of the name Mathilde and originates from English. Its meaning can be translated as "the strong fighter" or "the powerful in battle." The name Maud (also Maude) developed in the Middle Ages from the Old French Mahault and has its roots in the ancient German name Mechthild, which consists of the Old High German terms maht for "power, strength" and hiltia for "battle."

What does the name Maud mean?

Maud, an English variant of Mathilde, means "the strong fighter" or "the powerful in battle." The name originated in the Middle Ages from the Old French Mahault and has its roots in the ancient German name Mechthild, which is composed of the Old High German words maht (power, strength) and hiltia (battle). In the Middle Ages, Maud was the first name of many British nobles. A contemporary English variant of Mathilde is Matilda. Other variants of Maud or Mathilde include Mathilda, Matilde, Mafalda (Italian, Portuguese), Mahaut (French), and Matylda (Polish).

Where does the name Maud come from?

Maud is a female first name of Old High German origin, meaning "the strong fighter" or "the powerful in battle."

How do you pronounce Maud?

The name Maud has a short, compact sound. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as "Mod" [moːt] or in English as [mɔːd]. The name contains a long, rounded vowel that gives it depth and calm, while the final consonant provides a clear closing accent. These characteristics give Maud a reduced and sovereign effect - calm, serious, and with an almost aristocratic presence.

When is the name day of Maud?

The name day for Maud, as a variant of Mathilde, is celebrated on February 26, March 6, May 31, August 15, and November 19.

Popularity

In Germany, Maud is a well-known first name. In 2018, it ranked 2,749th on the list of the most common female first names. Maud's best ranking was in 2011, when it reached 2,438th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 20 times, placing it 6,013th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, Maud ranks 5,475th. Internationally, Maud has various rankings in the first name charts.

Nicknames & pet names

Maudi / Maudli / Mautstelle / Mo / Momi / Mou

Famous people

• Avice Maud Bowbyes (writer from New Zealand)
• Ellice Maud Nosworthy (Australian architect)
• Karen Maud Rasmussen (swimmer from Denmark)
• Lucy Maud Montgomery (Canadian writer)
• Maud Ackermann (German voice actress)
• Maud Adams (Swedish actress)
• Maud Allan (Canadian ballet dancer)
• Maud Angelica Behn (1st daughter of Princess Märtha Louise and Ari Behn)
• Maud Banks (American tennis player)
• Maud Barger-Wallach (American tennis player)
• Maud Bonneaud (French artist)
• Maud Coutereels (Belgian football player)
• Maud Diver (English writer)
• Maud Earl (English artist)
• Maud Fontenoy (French sailor)
• Maud Franklin (British artist)
• Maud Hart Lovelace (American writer)
• Maud Howe Elliott (American writer)
• Maud Lavin (American historian)
• Maud Lenora Menten (Canadian physician; developed the Michaelis-Menten kinetics, a theory of enzymatic reactions.)