Meaning and Origin of: Maude

Girl name origins & meanings

  • English : Strength in battle; mighty battle maiden

Girl name variations

Maud
Maudie
Maudy
Maudine

Family name origins & meanings

  • English : from a female personal name (see Mould). MacLysaght notes that this name was taken to County Kilkenny in the 17th century, and also occurs among Irish-speaking people in County Connemara, Ireland.