Maud

The meaning of Maud is 'powerful battler'. It is an Old English name, derived from the German given name Mahthildis, meaning 'strength in battle'. The German variant originates from the Germanic word elements 'maht', meaning 'might' or 'strength, and 'hild', meaning 'battle'. Therefore, the name denotes 'having power and influence over people and events', and it also alludes to 'a person who battles or fights and doesn't admit defeat in the face of difficulty'. While Maud was a rare name after the 14th century, it was revived during the 19th century, due to the poem 'Maud' by Alfred Lord Tennyson. A famous person by this name is Maud of Wales, who was the Queen of Norway and the wife of King Haakon VII. There are also many other variations to this name including Mathilda, Matilda, and Maude.

Gender

Girl

Meaning

battle-mighty

Origin

English and French diminutive of Matilda, German

Numerology

M is for mystery, the part of you that cannot be explained.

A is for accepting, your forgiving nature.

U is for unique, your love of life.

D is for diamond, the brilliance you shine.

Lucky

Maud lucky number is 3.

The number 3 has always held powerful symbolism. Think about good things coming in 3s, the birth-life-death cycle, the mind-body-soul connection, the 3 acts of a typical story. Wherever the number 3 shows up in your life, it's generally an omen of creativity, communication, optimism, and curiosity!

Famous People Named Maud

• Maud Charlotte Mary Victoria of Wales Queen consort of Haakon VII of Norway; daughter of Edward VII
• Maud Alexandra Victoria Georgina Bertha of Fife Princess of the U.K.; Countess of Southesk; granddaughter of Edward VII
• Lucy Maud "L.M." Montgomery Canadian novelist
• Maud Gonne Irish revolutionary
• Maud Solveig Christina Adams Swedish actress

Maud in Pop Culture

• Finn McCool aka Fionn Mac Cumhaill hero of Irish mythology
• Finn (FN 2187), a character in the Star Wars series
• Finn Taverner main character in Eva Ibbotson's book "Journey to the River Sea"
• Finneas "Finn " character in Kresley Cole's "The Arcana Chronicles"
• Finn Mikaelson character in TV series "The Vampire Diaries" and "The Originals"