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Is Maud short for anything?

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Aran

Aran Report 28 Feb 2005 19:23

And don't say Maudlin! Googled, but nothing helpful. Thanks.

Unknown

Unknown Report 28 Feb 2005 19:26

Maud is a name in its own right.

Aran

Aran Report 28 Feb 2005 19:27

Thanks Bendy!

Unknown

Unknown Report 28 Feb 2005 19:30

Welcome, it's also short for Madeline .

Steven

Steven Report 28 Feb 2005 20:15

If you're researching v old family history, bear in mind that Maud was also a diminutive of Matilda.

Unknown

Unknown Report 28 Feb 2005 20:39

I know that Maud is a name on its own. It is also short for 'Grandmother of my favourite me'!

Andrew

Andrew Report 28 Feb 2005 23:34

I always thought Maud was a name in its own right. However, this thread has left me with more questions than answers. Regards, Andy

Peter

Peter Report 28 Feb 2005 23:45

It could also be short for Maudaline

**Dawn O**

**Dawn O** Report 28 Feb 2005 23:56

Hi, I believe Maud is a name in it's own right. My Nan was a Maud but can also be spelt as Maude. Regards, Dawn.

Unknown

Unknown Report 1 Mar 2005 00:38

My grandma was Annie Maud, but always called Maud (why? I sure would have preferred Annie!).

Lisa J in California

Lisa J in California Report 1 Mar 2005 04:04

I have four Maud's -- all born around the 1890's (in unconnected families).

Andrew

Andrew Report 1 Mar 2005 20:07

So far we have.... Matilda Madeline Maureen Maud and Maude Doing a quick google tell us... Maud (strength in battle, Old German, Girl) Maude (Mighty in Battle, Teutonic, Girl) Mathilda, Matilda, Matti, Maud, Maude (girl old German powerful in battle) And to further complicate the issue.... Names that are related to MAUD: -MACHTELD f Dutch -MADDISON f English -MADISON m & f English -MADISYN f English (Modern) -MADYSON f English (Modern) -MAFALDA f Italian, Portuguese -MALLT f Welsh -MATHILDA f English -MATHILDE f French -MATILD f Hungarian -MATILDA f English -MATILDE f Spanish, Portuguese -MATTIE f & m English -MATYLDA f Czech, Polish -MAUDE f English -MAUDIE f English -MECHTELD f Dutch -MECHTILDE f German -TILDA f English, Swedish, Finnish -TILLIE f English -TILLY f English

Paula

Paula Report 1 Mar 2005 20:11

My auntie is called Marian but we all call her Maudie Paula