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The name Maud is a girl's name meaning "battle-mighty". Maud, lacy and mauve-tinted, was wildly popular a hundred years ago but has been rarely heard in the past fifty.
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Medieval English and French form of Matilda. Though it became rare after the 14th century, it was revived and once more grew popular in the 19th century, perhaps due to Alfred Tennyson's 1855 poem Maud [1].
The name Maud is of Germanic origin and is derived from the Old High German name "Mathilda," which means "mighty in battle." It is a strong and powerful name that conveys bravery and strength. Maud is often associated with individuals who are determined, independent, and have a strong sense of self.
Maud’s popularity waned at the turn of the 14th century but saw a resurgence in the 19th century, potentially due to Alfred Lord Tennyson’s 1855 poem titled Maud.
How popular is Maud? Maud is a very prominent first name for women (#1424 out of 4276, Top 33%) and a slightly less prominent surname for all people (#136783 out of 150436, Top 91%). (2000 U.S. DEMOGRAPHICS)