Name:
Maud
Gender:
Girl
Origin:
Germanic
Meaning:
Maud is a medieval form of Matilda. Matilda is a derivation of a Germanic name Mathildis, which means "power, might in battle". Nowadays, the name is very popular in Scandinavian countries. In the United States, it was most popular at the end of 19th century. It was popularized by Roald Dahl in his novel called Matilda.
Pronunciation:
MAWD
The Five Elements:
Fire
Also Spelled Like...:
Maude
Maudie
Famous Maud:
Maud Adams : actress
Maud Diver : writer
Maud Gonne : writer
Maud Lewis : artist
Maud Mulder : musician
Maud Reeves : writer
Maud Sulter : writer