The nameMaud
Maud is the medieval English form of Matilda. It was a top 70 American name in 1883.
- Girl's name
- Norman
Meaning
Maud comes from Matilda, from the Germanic maht, "might", and hild, "battle".
Origin
Norman, from Germanic.
History
Tennyson's poem Maud, with its line "Come into the garden, Maud", appeared in 1855. In the United States the name reached 68th place in 1883.
Did you know?
- Maud Gonne, Irish revolutionary and actress, was the great love and muse of the poet W. B. Yeats.
Famous people named Maud
- Maud Gonne, Irish revolutionary
- Queen Maud of Norway
Popularity of the name Maud
Maud in the United States
Maud was most popular in the United States in the 1880s, with 4,222 births over the decade, 32% of all recorded babies named Maud. Half of all babies named Maud in the United States were born before 1896, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
Maud in France
Maud was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 11,585 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Maud. Its rise began around 1936, and it peaked in 1981. Half of all babies named Maud in France were born before 1983, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 62 births a year on average, against 100 in the five years before.
Maud in Belgium
Variants and related names
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maud mean?
Maud comes from Matilda, from the Germanic maht, "might", and hild, "battle".
What is the origin of the name Maud?
Norman, from Germanic.
Is Maud a girl's or a boy's name?
Maud is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Maud?
In 2024, Maud was the 14074th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 6 births.
What are the variants of the name Maud?
Variants and related names of Maud include Madison, Mathilde and Matilda.
Who are famous people named Maud?
Maud Gonne, Irish revolutionary; Queen Maud of Norway.