Maude

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Origin: Germanic

Meaning: a variant spelling of Maude, which was the medieval form of Matilda meaning "strength in battle" from Germanic elements maht (might, strength) and hild (battle).


Variants:

• Maud
• Maudie
• Matilda
• Mathilda
• Mathilde
• Mahaut (medieval French)
• Mafalda (Portuguese, Italian)