Maudie

Meaning of Maudie

Maudie, a feminine diminutive of Maude—which itself derives from the Norman form of the Germanic Matilda meaning “strength in battle”—balances vintage warmth with understated resilience. Pronounced MAW-dee, the name first surfaced in U.S. birth records in the 1880s, climbed steadily to a peak popularity around the early 1900s, and today registers fewer than a dozen annual entrants, a testament to its quiet rarity. In literature and folklore, figures like Harper Lee’s Miss Maudie Atkinson or the real-life folk artist Maud Lewis lend the name an artistic and compassionate flair. Analytically speaking, Maudie’s cyclical ebb and flow mirror the intricate patterns of a Persian carpet: each revival uncovers fresh nuances of character beneath the familiar weave. The name’s dryly charming resonance appeals to parents who appreciate both historical depth and the subtlest hint of defiance.

Pronunciation

English

• Pronunced as MAW-dee (/ˈmɔː.di/)

• Maggie
• Maisie
• Sadie
• Millie
• Audrey
• Maddie
• Maude