The nameMahaut
Mahaut is the medieval French form of Mathilde (Matilda). It has been coming back in France since the 2000s.
- Girl's name
- Medieval French
Meaning
Mahaut comes from the Germanic maht, "might", and hild, "battle".
Origin
Medieval French. Mahaut of Artois, a 14th century countess, is a character in Maurice Druon's The Accursed Kings.
History
Mahaut appeared in the mid 1970s and kept rising into the 2020s.
Popularity of the name Mahaut
Mahaut in France
Mahaut was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 990 births over the decade, 36% of all recorded babies named Mahaut. Its rise began around 1994, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Mahaut in France were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 172 births a year on average, against 94 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Mahaut in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mahaut mean?
Mahaut comes from the Germanic maht, "might", and hild, "battle".
What is the origin of the name Mahaut?
Medieval French. Mahaut of Artois, a 14th century countess, is a character in Maurice Druon's The Accursed Kings.
Is Mahaut a girl's or a boy's name?
Mahaut is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Mahaut?
Variants and related names of Mahaut include Mahault.