Maude as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Maude

What is the meaning of the name Maude ?

The baby name Maude is a girl name 1 syllables long and is pronounced Maud (one syllable).

Maude is Germanic in Origin.

Maude is a female given name of Germanic origin, meaning "powerful battler" or "mighty in battle". It was a popular name in the Middle Ages, particularly in England, and was later revived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The name was made famous by the character Maude Findlay, played by Bea Arthur, in the 1970s television series "Maude".

The name Maude has been used for centuries, with records of its use dating back to the 12th century. It was a popular name in medieval England, and was borne by several notable women throughout history, including Maude of Wales, the wife of King Henry I of England. The name fell out of favor in the 18th and 19th centuries, but was revived in the late 19th century and became popular in the early 20th century. Today, the name is less common, but still used in some English-speaking countries.

The pronunciation of Maude is "mawd" or "mod". The name is typically spelled with an "e" at the end, as in "Maude", but can also be spelled without the "e", as in "Maud". The name is exclusively feminine and has no masculine form. The name is composed of two elements: "maht", meaning "might" or "strength", and "hild", meaning "battle".