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Maudie

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Pronounced MAW-dee /ˈmɔː.di/High

Meaning: An English pet form of Maud, itself a medieval short form of Matilda, from Germanic elements meaning 'might' and 'battle' — 'battle-mighty.' The -ie ending gives it a warm, vintage charm.Medium

In 30 seconds: A cozy vintage pet name: Maudie comes from Maud and Matilda, 'battle-mighty' (said 'MAW-dee'). Sweet and old-fashioned.

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MeaningAn English pet form of Maud, itself a medieval short form of Matilda, from Germanic elements meaning 'might' and 'battle' — 'battle-mighty.' The -ie ending gives it a warm, vintage charm.

U.S. rank (2025)#9878 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1918

Total births (all-time)≈ 11,851

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Maudie is an English pet form of Maud, the medieval short form of Matilda, from Germanic 'might' and 'battle' — 'battle-mighty.' The affectionate -ie ending gives it a cozy, storybook charm, at home among revived vintage names (said 'MAW-dee').

For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S. today. Rare, vintage, and endearing.

Did you know? Maudie is an affectionate pet form of Maud, itself from Matilda, 'battle-mighty' — a warm, storybook-vintage name with real medieval roots (said 'MAW-dee').

Overall data confidence 55%

References - Maudie — English pet form of Maud/Matilda

Variations

MaudMaudeMaudy

Nicknames

MaudMoDee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maudie mean?

It's a pet form of Maud, itself from Matilda, meaning 'battle-mighty.'

How do you pronounce Maudie?

It's said MAW-dee /ˈmɔː.di/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Maudie a boy or girl name?

Maudie is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Maudie?

Maudie is a rare name for girls in the U.S.