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GirlPronounced English /ˈmɔd/; French /mod/; Dutch /ˈmɑu̯t/Dutch language family

Maud

Medieval English and French form of Matilda.

Quick answer

Maud is a girl name.

Pronunciation: English /ˈmɔd/; French /mod/; Dutch /ˈmɑu̯t/.

GenderGirl
PronunciationEnglish /ˈmɔd/; French /mod/; Dutch /ˈmɑu̯t/
Language familyDutch

Meaning and history

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.

Notes and context

Usage: english, french, dutch, swedish