Maud
Meaning of Maud
Maud is a beautiful and timeless name for baby girls. It has English, French, and Dutch origins, making it an international choice for parents. In English, Maud is pronounced as "mawd" (/mɔːd/), while in French it is pronounced as "mohd" (/mo/) and in Dutch as "mowt" (/mot/). The name Maud has variations such as Maude.
Historical data from Georgia shows that the popularity of the name Maud peaked in the early 20th century. In 1918, it ranked at 203 on the list of most popular names for newborn girls. Although its ranking fluctuated over the years, with some periods seeing higher occurrences than others, Maud remained a consistently chosen name by parents who appreciated its classic charm and elegance.
The associations of the name Maud are also worth noting. One notable historical figure with this name was Princess Maud of Wales (later Queen Maud of Norway). Born in 1869, she became queen consort when her husband ascended to the throne in 1905. Queen Maud was known for her philanthropy and active involvement in charitable causes.
Overall, Maud is a graceful and sophisticated choice for parents seeking a name with both historical significance and international appeal.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as mawd (/mɔːd/)
French
- Pronunced as mohd (/mo/)
Dutch
- Pronunced as mowt (/mot/)
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Notable People Named Maud
| Maud Gage Baum, wife of L. Frank Baum, was a notable figure with a strong connection to the suffragist movement and an unconventional education. |
| Maud Gonne MacBride was an Irish republican revolutionary, suffragette, and actress known for her activism and as the muse of poet W. B. Yeats. |
| Maud Allan was a Canadian dancer known for her controversial performance in Oscar Wilde's play Salome and her legal battle against libel allegations during World War I. |
| Maud Kathleen Lewis, a Canadian folk artist from Nova Scotia, gained national recognition for her cheerful paintings of landscapes, animals, and flowers, and remains one of Canada's most celebrated folk artists. |
| Maud Leonora Menten was a Canadian physician and chemist known for her significant contributions to enzyme kinetics and histochemistry, including her work with Leonor Michaelis in 1913. |
| Maud Wood Park was an American suffragist and women's rights activist. |
| Maud Hart Lovelace was an American writer famous for the Betsy-Tacy series. |
| Maud Ingersoll Probasco was an American suffragist and animal rights activist. |
| Maud Adams is a Swedish actress and model, famous for her roles as two Bond girls and appearances in various films and television shows. |
| Maud Elizabeth Charlesworth, later known as Maud Ballington Booth, was a Salvation Army leader and co-founder of the Volunteers of America. |
| Maud of Lancaster, Countess of Ulster, was an English noblewoman known for her marriages and her later life as a canoness at an Augustinian nunnery. |
| Maud Diver was an English author known for her works on Indian topics and Englishmen in India. |
| Maud Madison was an American actress and dancer. |
| Maud Howe Elliott was an American novelist known for her Pulitzer prize-winning biography and other works such as A Newport Aquarelle and Roma Beata. |
| Maud Stevens Wagner was an American circus performer and the first known female tattoo artist in the United States. |
