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Maudry

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How to Pronounce Maudry

Pronounced MAW-dree /ˈmɔː.dri/Low

Meaning: Maudry is best read as an elaboration of Maud, the medieval short form of Matilda, from Germanic maht, 'might,' and hild, 'battle,' for 'mighty in battle.' The -ry ending echoes Audrey. The exact route is uncertain, so it is held as a Maud-based coinage.Low

In 30 seconds: Maudry is a rare vintage girl's name built on Maud, 'mighty in battle,' with an Audrey-like ending. It peaked quietly around 1936 (said MAW-dree).

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Origin LowGermanic

MeaningMaudry is best read as an elaboration of Maud, the medieval short form of Matilda, from Germanic maht, 'might,' and hild, 'battle,' for 'mighty in battle.' The -ry ending echoes Audrey. The exact route is uncertain, so it is held as a Maud-based coinage.

U.S. rank (1951)#4677 ↘ Falling

1951 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1936

Total births (all-time)≈ 206

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

Maudry rests on Maud, the old short form of Matilda, whose Germanic parts mean 'mighty in battle.' The added -ry gives it a soft, Audrey-like finish, and the name appears thinly in early-twentieth-century records as a personal elaboration.

Maudry was always rare, reaching its small high in the mid-1930s before fading. A Maudry of that era would be in her eighties or older now, and the name reads as an uncommon vintage blend rather than a familiar classic.

Did you know? Maud, the root behind Maudry, was a hugely popular medieval name for queens and was later revived by a famous Tennyson poem simply titled 'Maud.'

Overall data confidence 30%

References - Maudry — Elaboration of Maud (Matilda 'mighty in battle') with -ry (cf. Audrey); vintage; peaked around 1936.

Variations

MaudreyMaudraMaudieMaud

Nicknames

MaudMaudieDree

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maudry mean?

It is an elaboration of Maud, from Matilda meaning 'mighty in battle,' with a -ry ending echoing Audrey.

How do you pronounce Maudry?

It is said MAW-dree /ˈmɔː.dri/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Maudry a boy or girl name?

Maudry is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Maudry?

It was always rare in the United States, given to only about fifteen girls a year at its high in the mid-nineteen-thirties, and it never became common.