Maud Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Maud Name at a Glance

Name	Maud
Meaning	Variant of Matilda: Strength in battle. Matilda was the wife of William the Conqueror. Used in Australia as slang for a bushman's pack.
Origin	German
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Maud Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Maud means “Variant of Matilda: Strength in battle. Matilda was the wife of William the Conqueror. Used in Australia as slang for a bushman's pack”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Maud Name Origin

Our database records Maud under German origin. Browse more German baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Maud a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Maud is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Maud

When considering Maud for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.