Maud or maude (approximately pronounced /mɔːd/ in english) derived from the old french name mahaut for matilda The name “maud” is a name rich with history, meaning, and cultural significance It originated in old high german and consisted of the two words 'maht' (= power, powerful) and 'hiltja' (= battle).
Medieval english and french form of matilda Maud, a feminine given name, is the medieval english and french variant of matilda, originating from the germanic name mahthilt, meaning ‘strength in battle.’ 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 [1].
