Maude
/mɔːd/noun
A feminine given name, originally a medieval English form of Matilda.
Did you know?Maude is historically a form of Matilda, from Germanic roots meaning “strength” and “battle,” so the name carries an old warlike charge beneath its calm modern feel.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*maþa- / *hildiz
“Elements meaning “might, strength” and “battle” used in personal names”
Old High German
OHG
Mahthilt
“A compound personal name meaning “battle-strength””
Old French
OF
Mahaut / Matilde
“A medieval French form of the name”
Middle English
ME
Maude
“An English form of Matilda used as a personal name”
Modern English
EN
Maude
“A feminine given name”