Maud or Maude (approximately pronounced in English), is an

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meaning "powerful battler". It is a variant of the given name

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but is uncommon as a

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variant of this name is Mawd. The name's popularity in 19th-century

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is associated with

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's poem '' Maud''.

People with the name include

Royalty and nobility

Maud, Countess of Huntingdon Maud, Countess of Huntingdon ( 1074–1130) or Matilda, was Queen of Alba as the wife of King David I. She was the great-niece of William the Conqueror and the granddaughter of Earl Siward. Biography Maud was the daughter of Waltheof, th ...

(c. 1074–1130), Queen of Alba as the wife of King

David I of Scotland David I or Dauíd mac Maíl Choluim (Scottish Gaelic, Modern Gaelic: ''Daibhidh I mac haoilChaluim''; – 24 May 1153) was a 12th century ruler and saint who was David I as Prince of the Cumbrians, Prince of the Cumbrians from 1113 to 112 ...

Maud, 2nd Countess of Huntingdon Maud, Countess of Huntingdon ( 1074–1130) or Matilda, was Queen of Alba as the wife of King David I. She was the great-niece of William the Conqueror and the granddaughter of Earl Siward. Biography Maud was the daughter of Waltheof, th ...

(1074–1130), daughter of Waltheof, Earl of Northumbria and heir to his earldom of Huntingdon *

Empress Matilda Empress Matilda (10 September 1167), also known as Empress Maud, was one of the claimants to the English throne during the civil war known as the Anarchy. The daughter and heir of Henry I, king of England and ruler of Normandy, she went to ...

, (1102–1169), also known as "Mahaut", "Maud" or "Maude", daughter of King

Henry I of England Henry I ( – 1 December 1135), also known as Henry Beauclerc, was King of England from 1100 to his death in 1135. He was the fourth son of William the Conqueror and was educated in Latin and the liberal arts. On William's death in 1087, Henr ...

and mother to King

Henry II of England Henry II () was King of England The monarchy of the United Kingdom, commonly referred to as the British monarchy, is the form of government used by the United Kingdom by which a hereditary monarch reigns as the head of state, with the ...

Maud Angelica Behn Maud Angelica Behn (born 29 April 2003) is a member of the Norwegian royal family, however, she is a private citizen and holds no royal title. She is the firstborn child of Princess Märtha Louise of Norway and her late husband Ari Behn, and the ...

(born 2003), member of the Norwegian royal family *

Maud Carnegie, Countess of Southesk Maud Carnegie, Countess of Southesk (born Lady Maud Alexandra Victoria Georgina Bertha Duff; 3 April 1893 – 14 December 1945), titled Princess Maud from 1905 to 1923, was a granddaughter of Edward VII. Maud and her elder sister, Princess Alexa ...

(1893–1945), née ''Lady Maud Duff'', titled ''Princess Maud'' from 1905 to 1923, a member of the British Royal Family * Maud de Badlesmere (1310–1366), English noblewoman and Countess of Oxford * Maud de Clare (1276–1327), Baroness de Clifford and Baroness de Welles by marriage *

Maud de Lacy Maud de Lacy (25 January 1223 – 10 March 1289) was an English noblewoman, being the eldest child of John de Lacy, 2nd Earl of Lincoln, and the wife of Richard de Clare, 5th Earl of Hertford, 6th Earl of Gloucester. Life Maud de Lacy ...

(1230–1304), Baroness Geneville *

(1223–1289), Countess of Gloucester * Maud de Prendergast (c. 1242 – 1273), Norman-Irish noblewoman and Lady of Offaly * Maud Francis (c. 1370 – 1424), English noblewoman and Countess of Salisbury *

Maud Green, Lady Parr Maud Green, Lady Parr (6 April 1490/92 – 1 December 1531) was an English courtier. She was the mother of Catherine Parr, the sixth wife of King Henry VIII of England. She was a close friend and lady-in-waiting to Catherine of Aragon. She was ...

(c. 1490/92 – 1531), English noblewoman and the mother of

Katherine Parr Catherine Parr ( – 5 September 1548) was Queen of England and Ireland as the last of the six wives of King Henry VIII from their marriage on 12 July 1543 until Henry's death on 28 January 1547. Catherine was the final queen consort o ...

, the sixth and final wife of

King Henry VIII Henry VIII (28 June 149128 January 1547) was King of England from 22 April 1509 until his death in 1547. Henry is known for his six marriages and his efforts to have his first marriage (to Catherine of Aragon) annulled. His disagreement w ...

*Maud Herbert, the eldest daughter of William Herbert, 1st Earl of Pembroke, who intended to marry her to Henry, Earl of Richmond, the later Henry VII *

Maud le Vavasour Maud 'Matilda' le Vavasour, Baroness Butler (c. 24 June 1176 – 1225) was an Anglo-Normans, Anglo-Norman heiress and the wife of Fulk FitzWarin, a medieval landed gentleman who was forced to become an outlaw in the early 13th century, who is al ...

(1176–1225), Irish noblewoman and Baroness Butler *

Maud of Apulia Maud of Apulia (c. 1060 – c. 1112) was a member of the Norman D’Hauteville family and a daughter of Robert Guiscard and his second wife Sikelgaita, a Lombard princess, the daughter of Guaimar IV, Prince of Salerno. She was also known as Mahal ...

(c. 1060 – 1112), Countess of Barcelona *

Matilda of Flanders Matilda of Flanders (; ; German: ''Mechtild)'' ( 1031 – 2 November 1083) was Queen of England and Duchess of Normandy by marriage to William the Conqueror, and regent of Normandy during his absences from the duchy. She was the mother of ni ...

, (c. 1031 – 1083), also known as "Maud", Queen of England and Duchess of Normandy by marriage to

William the Conqueror William the Conqueror (Bates ''William the Conqueror'' p. 33– 9 September 1087), sometimes called William the Bastard, was the first Norman king of England (as William I), reigning from 1066 until his death. A descendant of Rollo, he was D ...

* Maud of Gloucester (died 1189), Countess of Chester *

Maud of Lancaster Maud of Lancaster, Countess of Ulster (c. 1310 – 5 May 1377) was an English noblewoman and the wife of William Donn de Burgh, 3rd Earl of Ulster. She was the mother of Elizabeth de Burgh, ''suo jure'' Countess of Ulster. Her second husband w ...

(c. 1310 – 1377), Countess of Ulster * Maud of Normandy (died 1006) *

Maud of Savoy Matilda of Savoy (, ; – 3 December 1157/58) was Queen of Portugal, after her marriage to King Afonso Henriques, the first sovereign of Portugal, whom she married in 1146. Origins Matilda was the second or third daughter of Amadeus III, Count ...

(1125–1158), first Queen Consort of Portugal *

Maud of Wales Maud of Wales (Maud Charlotte Mary Victoria; 26 November 1869 – 20 November 1938) was Queen of Norway as the wife of King Haakon VII. The youngest daughter of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra of the United Kingdom, she was known as Prin ...

(1869–1938), also known as ''Maud, Queen of Norway'', a member of the British Royal Family * Maud Palmer, Countess of Selborne (1858–1950), wife of William Palmer, 2nd Earl of Selborne and suffragist * Maud Parr, Lady Lane (c. 1507 – 1558), English courtier and gentlewoman to Queen Katherine Parr, her cousin * Maud Petty-Fitzmaurice, Marchioness of Lansdowne (1850–1932), British aristocrat and Vicereine of India

Arts

Maud Adams Maud Solveig Christina Adams (née Wikström; 12 February 1945) is a Swedish actress and model, best known for her roles as two different Bond girls, first in '' The Man with the Golden Gun'' (1974) and then as the title character in ''Octopus ...

(born 1945), Swedish actress * Maud Aiken (1898–1978), Irish musician and director of the Municipal School of Music in Dublin *

Maud Allan Maud Allan (born as either Beulah Maude Durrant or Ulah Maud Alma Durrant;Birthname given as Ulah Maud Alma DurrantMcConnell, Virginia A. ''Sympathy for the Devil: The Emmanuel Baptist Murders of Old San Francisco'', University of Nebraska Pr ...

(1873–1956), Canadian dancer and choreographer *

Maude Apatow Maude Annabelle Apatow (born December 15, 1997) is an American actress. She is best known for portraying Lexi Howard in the HBO drama series ''Euphoria'' (2019–present). The elder daughter of filmmaker Judd Apatow and actress Leslie Mann, ...

(born 1997), American actress * Maud Tindal Atkinson (1875–1954), British painter *

Maud Boyd Maud Rachel Boyd (1 February 1867 – 23 February 1929) was an English actress and singer known for musical theatre and principal boy roles in pantomime. Life and career Boyd was born in 1867 at Chorlton-on-Medlock in Manchester, the daughte ...

(1867–1929), British actress and singer *

Maud Cressall Maud Cressall (1886–1962) was a British stage and film actress. Largely a theatre actress, she also appeared in nine silent films. She was at one point the protégé of W.S. Gilbert.Steman p.327 Filmography * '' The Man and the Moment'' (1918) ...

(1886–1962), British stage and silent film actress *

Maud Diver Maud Diver (born Katherine Helen Maud Marshall; 9 September 1867 – 14 October 1945) was an English author in British India who wrote novels, short stories, biographies and journalistic pieces primarily on Indian topics and Englishmen in Ind ...

(1867– 1945), English author in British India who wrote novels, short stories, biographies and journalistic pieces on Indian topics and about the English in India *

Maud Durbin Maud Durbin (November 9, 1871 – December 25, 1936) was an American actress. She was the wife of actor Otis Skinner and the mother of actress and author Cornelia Otis Skinner. Durbin was born in Moberly, Missouri, on November 9, 1871. A proté ...

(1871–1936), American actress and writer *

Maud Howe Elliott Maud Howe Elliott (November 9, 1854 – March 19, 1948) was an American novelist, most notable for her Pulitzer Prize-winning collaboration with her sisters, Laura E. Richards and Florence Hall, on their mother's biography ''The Life of Julia W ...

(1854–1948), American novelist and Pulitzer Prize winner *

Maude Fealy Maude Fealy (born Maude Mary Hawk; March 4, 1883 – November 9, 1971) was an American stage and silent film actress whose career survived into the sound era. Early life Maude Mary Hawk was born on March 4, 1883 in Memphis, Tennessee, the daugh ...

(1883–1971), American stage and silent film actress *

Maud Forget Maud Forget (born May 7, 1982) is a French actress best known for her roles in "Mauvaises fréquentations" (1999, "Bad Company"), and "La vie promise" (2002, "Ghost River"/"The Promised Life") opposite Isabelle Huppert and Pascal Greggory. She ha ...

(born 1982), French actress *

Maud Franklin Maud Franklin (9 January 1857 – 18 November 1939) was an English artist and the mistress of and model for artist James McNeill Whistler.Spencer, 24Spencer, 88 Franklin was born in Bicester, Oxfordshire, England, one of six children of C ...

(1857–1939), British painter and mistress of and model for artist James McNeill Whistler * Maud Frère (1923–1979), Belgian novelist * Maud Gatewood (1934–2004), American painter *

Maud Hansson Maud Hansson (5 December 1937 – 1 October 2020) was a Swedish film actress. She appeared in 20 films between 1956 and 1991. Her filmography includes supporting roles in the Ingmar Bergman films '' The Seventh Seal'' and '' Wild Strawberrie ...

(1937–2020), Swedish actress *

Maud Cuney Hare Maud Cuney Hare (''née'' Cuney, February 16, 1874 – February 13 or 14, 1936) was an American pianist, musicologist, writer, and African-American activist in Boston, Massachusetts in the United States. She was born in Galveston, the daughter o ...

(1874–1936), American pianist and musicologist * Maud Hawinkels (born 1976), Dutch television presenter *

Maud Hobson Maud Hobson (born Jane Elizabeth Manson; 13 November 1860 – 7 January 1913) was an Australian-born English actress. Beginning in Victorian burlesque in her uncle's Gaiety Theatre in London, she joined George Edwardes's company there after he ...

(1860 –1913), Australian-born English actress and burlesque performer *

Maud Humphrey Maud Humphrey (March 30, 1868 – November 22, 1940) was a commercial illustrator, watercolorist, and suffragette from the United States. She was the mother of the actor Humphrey Bogart and frequently used her young son as a model. Biography Hum ...

(1868–1940), American commercial illustrator and watercolorist *

Maud Hyttenberg Maud Hyttenberg (26 April 1920 – 8 March 2009) was a Swedish actress. She was born in Stockholm. She appeared in several films and television series, including 1970's '' The Lustful Vicar''. She died in March 2009. Selected filmography * ' ...

(1920–2009), Swedish actress *

Maud Jeffries Maud Evelyn Craven Jeffries (14 December 186926 September 1946) was an American actress. A popular subject for a wide range of theatrical post-cards and studio photographs, she was noted for her height, voice, presence, graceful figure, attracti ...

(1869–1946), American actress and popular subject of theatrical post-cards and photographs * Maud Lewis (1903–1970), Canadian folk artist *

Maud Karpeles Maud Karpeles OBE, (12 November 1885 – 1 October 1976) was a British collector of folksongs and dance teacher. Early life and education Maud Pauline Karpeles was born at Lancaster Gate in Bayswater, London, in 1885. She was the third of fiv ...

(1885–1976), British collector of folksongs and dance teacher *

Maud Hart Lovelace Maud Hart Lovelace (April 25, 1892 – March 11, 1980) was an American writer best known for the Betsy-Tacy series. Early life Maud Palmer Hart was born in Mankato, Minnesota to Tom Hart, a shoe store owner, and his wife, Stella (née Palmer ...

(1892–1980), American writer * Alice Maud Krige (born 1954), South African actress and producer * Maud MacCarthy (Swami Omananda Puri; 1882–1967), Irish violinist, singer, writer, poet, esoteric teacher and authority on Indian music * Maud Madison (1870–1953), American actress and dancer *

Maud Meyer Maud Meyer was a Sierra Leonean Nigerian jazz singer who rose to prominence during the 1950s. She was born in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, in Nigeria. From an early age, Meyer was exposed to music and had learnt from her mother who had a band. Music ...

, Sierra Leonean Nigerian jazz singer *

Lucy Maud Montgomery Lucy Maud Montgomery (November 30, 1874 – April 24, 1942), published as L. M. Montgomery, was a Canadian author best known for a collection of novels, essays, short stories, and poetry beginning in 1908 with '' Anne of Green Gables''. Sh ...

(1874–1942), Canadian writer * Maud Molyneux (1948 –2008), French transgender actress, journalist, costume designer and activist * Maud Morgan (1860–1941), American harpist * Maud Morgan (1903–1999), American modern and abstract expressionist artist and art teacher *

Maud Mulder Maud Mulder (born 17 November 1981 in Nijmegen, Netherlands) is a Dutch singer who rose to popularity after placing second in '' Idols Netherlands 2'', the Dutch version of '' Pop Idol'', shown by RTL 4. She also played professional field hockey ...

(born 1981), Dutch singer who placed second in TV series ''Idols Netherlands'' *

Maud Naftel Maud Naftel (1856–1890) was a British watercolourist. Life Naftel was born in 1856, the daughter of Isabel Oakley and Paul Jacob Naftel who were both watercolour painters. She has been reported as an only child but it is thought that another ...

(1856–1891), English watercolour painter * Maud Nelke (1891–1982), British socialite and art patron *

Maud Powell Minnie "Maud" Powell (August 22, 1867 – January 8, 1920) was an American violinist who gained international acclaim for her skill and virtuosity. Biography Powell was born in Peru, Illinois. Her mother was Wilhelmina "Minnie" Bengelstraeter ...

(1867–1920), American violinist * Maud Hunt Squire (1873–1954), American painter and printmaker *

Maud Sulter Maud Sulter (19 September 1960 – 27 February 2008) was a Scottish contemporary fine artist, photographer, writer, educator, feminist, cultural historian, and curator of Ghanaian heritage. She began her career as a writer and poet, becoming a v ...

(1960–2008), Scottish fine artist and photographer * Maud Wagner (1877–1961), American circus performer and tattoo artist *

Maud Welzen Maud Welzen (born 13 November 1993) is a Dutch model. Career Welzen was discovered in Paris while on a school trip at the age of 13. She started her career in 2010, and has walked for Moschino, Victoria's Secret, Chanel, Burberry, Vera Wang, Al ...

(born 1993), Dutch model *

Maud Wyler Maud Wyler (born 14 December 1982) is a French actress. She appeared in more than thirty films since 2009. Selected filmography References External links * 1982 births Living people French film actresses 21st-century French actre ...

(born 1982), French actress

Politics and activism

* Maud Bregeon (born 1991), French politician * Maud Adeline Cloudesley Brereton (1872–1946), British feminist and sanitary reformer * Maud Burnett (1863–1950), British politician who served as the first female mayor of Tynemouth *

Maud Gatel Maud Gatel (born 6 April 1979) is a French politician of the Democratic Movement (MoDem) who has been serving as the member of the National Assembly for the 11th constituency of Paris since 2021. She replaced Marielle de Sarnez after her death a ...

, French politician of the Democratic Movement *

Maud Gonne Maud Gonne MacBride (, born Edith Maud Gonne); 21 December 1866 – 27 April 1953) was an Irish republican revolutionary, suffragette and actress. She was of Anglo-Irish descent and was won over to Irish nationalism by the plight of people evict ...

(1866–1953), English-born Irish revolutionary, feminist, actress and long-time poetic inspiration to William Butler Yeats * Maud Olivier (born 1953), French politician *

Maud Olofsson Maud Elisabeth Olofsson (born ''Olsson'', 9 August 1955) is a former Swedish politician who was the leader of the Swedish Centre Party from 2001 to 2011, Minister for Enterprise and Energy from 2006 to 2011 and Deputy Prime Minister of Swede ...

(born 1955), Swedish politician and former leader of the Swedish Centre Party *

Maud Ingersoll Probasco Maud Ingersoll Probasco ( – ) was an American Suffrage, suffragist and animal rights activist. Early life and education She was born Maud Robert Ingersoll on in Peoria, Illinois, the younger of two daughters of Robert G. Ingersoll, the Unit ...

(1864– 1936), American suffragist and animal rights activist * Maud Thompson (1870–1962), American suffragist, women's rights activist and teacher *

Maud von Ossietzky Maud Hester von Ossietzky (née Lichfield-Woods; 12 December 1888, Hyderabad – 12 May 1974, Berlin) was a suffragette and the wife of German journalist and Nobel Peace Prize winner Carl von Ossietzky. She was born in Hyderabad, India, to a Br ...

(1888–1974),

Anglo-Indian Anglo-Indian people are a distinct minority group, minority community of mixed-race British and Indian ancestry. During the colonial period, their ancestry was defined as British paternal and Indian maternal heritage; post-independence, "Angl ...

suffragette and political activist in Germany * Maud Wood Park (1871–1955), American suffragist and women's rights activist

Sport

Maud Banks Maud Banks of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was an English-born American tennis champion who played in the latter stages of the 19th century and in the early part of the 20th century. Career She reached the singles final of the all-comers tournam ...

(1879–1967), English-born American tennis player * Maud Berglund (1934–2000), Swedish freestyle swimmer *

Maud Coutereels Maud Coutereels (born 21 May 1986) is a Belgian football defender currently playing in the Super League for Standard Liège Royal Standard de Liège, commonly referred to as Standard Liège ( ; ; ) or simply Standard in Belgium, is a Be ...

(born 1986), Belgian football midfielder *

Maud Fontenoy Maud Fontenoy (born 7 September 1977) is a French sailor known for her rowings across the Atlantic (2003) and Pacific (2005) oceans. Career Most recently, Fontenay completed a sailing trip around the Antarctic alone, against prevailing winds. De ...

(born 1977), French sailor known for rowing across the Atlantic and Pacific oceans *

Maud Galtier Maud Galtier (21 April 1913 — 7 April 2014) was a French tennis player. Biography Galtier, a native of Toulon, began competing in the 1940s and was originally known by her maiden name Maud Mottez. She won France's national singles championship ...

(1913–2014), French tennis player * Maud Herbert (born 1974), French windsurfer * Maud Le Car (born 1992), Saint Martin-born French professional surfer and model * Maud Megens (born 1996), Dutch water polo player * Maud Medenou (born 1990), French basketball player * Maud Muir (born 2001), English rugby union player * Maud Roetgering (born 1992), Dutch footballer defender * Maud Rosenbaum (1902–1981), Italian-American track-and-field athlete and tennis player * Maud Titterton (1867–1932), British golfer * Maud van der Meer (born 1992), Dutch competitive swimmer

Other

Maud Chadburn Maud Mary Chadburn (9 March 1868 – 24 April 1957), was one of the earliest women in the United Kingdom to pursue a career as a surgeon. She also co-founded the South London Hospital for Women and Children in 1912 with fellow surgeon E ...

(1868–1957), British surgeon *

Maud Cunard Maud Alice Burke (3August 187210July 1948), later Lady Cunard, known as Emerald, was an American-born, London-based society hostess. She had long relationships with the novelist George Moore and the conductor Thomas Beecham, and was the muse o ...

(1872–1948), American society hostess *

Maud Cunnington Maud Edith Cunnington ( Pegge; 24 September 1869 – 28 February 1951) was a Welsh archaeologist, best known for her pioneering work on some of the most important prehistoric sites of Salisbury Plain. Early life, education, and marriage Maud ...

(1869–1951), Welsh archaeologist * Maud de Boer-Buquicchio (born 1944), Dutch jurist *

Maud Darwin Martha Haskins, Lady Darwin ( du Puy; July 27, 1861 - 6 February 1947), known as Maud Darwin, was an American socialite and the wife of the English Cambridge University astronomer Sir George Darwin. Biographical notes She was born as Martha Ha ...

(1861–1947), American socialite * Maud Frizon (born 1941), French shoe designer * Maud Galt (c. 1620 – c. 1670), Scottish woman accused of witchcraft *

Maud McCarthy Dame Emma Maud McCarthy, (22 September 1859 – 1 April 1949) was a nursing sister and British Army matron-in-chief. Early life McCarthy was born in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, the eldest child of William Frederick McCarthy, a solicito ...

(1859–1949), nursing sister and British Army matron-in-chief *

Maud Menten Maud Leonora Menten (March 20, 1879 – July 17, 1960) was a Canadian physician and chemist. As a bio-medical and medical researcher, she made significant contributions to enzyme kinetics and histochemistry, and invented a procedure that rem ...

(1879–1960), Canadian physician-scientist who made significant contributions to

enzyme kinetics Enzyme kinetics is the study of the rates of enzyme catalysis, enzyme-catalysed chemical reactions. In enzyme kinetics, the reaction rate is measured and the effects of varying the conditions of the reaction are investigated. Studying an enzyme' ...

and

histochemistry Immunohistochemistry is a form of immunostaining. It involves the process of selectively identifying antigens in cells and tissue, by exploiting the principle of antibodies binding specifically to antigens in biological tissues. Albert Hewett ...

Maud Oakes Maud Van Cortlandt Oakes (1903–1990) was an ethnologist, artist and writer who published her research into the cultures of indigenous tribes in the Americas, including the Navajo of the American Southwest and the Mam of Guatemala. She is best kn ...

(1903–1990), American ethnologist and writer who published research about the cultures of indigenous tribes in the Americas * Maud Sellers (1861–1939), British historian and museum curator * Maud Slye (1879 –1954), American pathologist * Maud West (1880–13 March 1964), British detective * Maud Wilde (1880–1965), American physician, organizational founder, and author

Fictional

* Maud, supporting protagonist of the webcomic ''Acception'' * Maud, secondary character in the 2011 French animated film ''

A Monster in Paris ''A Monster in Paris'' () is a 2011 French animated musical comedy science fantasy adventure film directed by Bibo Bergeron, and based on a story he wrote. It was produced by Luc Besson, written by Bergeron and Stéphane Kazandjian, and distribu ...

'', voiced by

Ludivine Sagnier Ludivine Sagnier (born 3 July 1979) is a French actress, known to international audiences for the films ''Swimming Pool'' and ''Peter Pan'' (both 2003), and the Netflix series ''Lupin'' (2021–present). She has also appeared in the English-langua ...

* Maud, revenge seeking mule in the comic strip ''

And Her Name Was Maud ''And Her Name Was Maud'' is a comic strip by Frederick Burr Opper. It first appeared in the Hearst newspapers on July 24, 1904.Hearst newspapers in 1904 and was written by

Frederick Burr Opper Frederick Burr Opper (January 2, 1857 – August 28, 1937) was one of the pioneers of American newspaper comic strips, best known for his comic strip '' Happy Hooligan''. His comic characters were featured in magazine gag cartoons, covers, polit ...

; and in the 1916 animated film adaption * Maud, werecat in the fantasy book series ''

The Inheritance Cycle ''The Inheritance Cycle'' is a tetralogy of young adult high fantasy novels written by American author Christopher Paolini. Set in the fictional world of Alagaësia (), the novels focus on the adventures of a teenage boy named Eragon and ...

'', written by

Christopher Paolini Christopher James Paolini (born November 17, 1983) is an American and Italian author. He is best known for ''The Inheritance Cycle'', which consists of the books '' Eragon'' (2002), '' Eldest'' (2005), '' Brisingr'' (2008), ''Inheritance'' (2011 ...

* Maud Bailey, main character in the 1990

Booker Prize for Fiction The Booker Prize, formerly the Booker Prize for Fiction (1969–2001) and the Man Booker Prize (2002–2019), is a prestigious literary award conferred each year for the best single work of sustained fiction written in the English language, wh ...

winning novel ''

Possession Possession may refer to: Law *Dependent territory, an area of land over which another country exercises sovereignty, but which does not have the full right of participation in that country's governance *Drug possession, a crime *Ownership *Pe ...

'', written by

A. S. Byatt Dame Antonia Susan Duffy (; 24 August 1936 – 16 November 2023), known professionally by her former married name, A.S. Byatt ( ), was an English critic, novelist, poet and short-story writer. Her books have been translated into more than thirt ...

; and in the 2002 film adaption, where she is played by

Gwyneth Paltrow Gwyneth Kate Paltrow ( ; born September 27, 1972) is an American actress and businesswoman. The daughter of filmmaker Bruce Paltrow and actress Blythe Danner, she established herself as a leading lady appearing in mainly mid-budget and perio ...

; and in

BBC Radio 4 BBC Radio 4 is a British national radio station owned and operated by the BBC. The station replaced the BBC Home Service on 30 September 1967 and broadcasts a wide variety of spoken-word programmes from the BBC's headquarters at Broadcasti ...

's ''

Woman's Hour ''Woman's Hour'' is a radio magazine programme broadcast in the United Kingdom on the BBC Light Programme, BBC Radio 2, and later BBC Radio 4. It has been on the air since 1946. History The first BBC programme for women was the programme cal ...

'' serialised radio play adaption, where she is voiced by

Jemma Redgrave Jemima Rebecca "Jemma" Redgrave (born 14 January 1965) is an English actress, and a member of the Redgrave family. She is known for her roles as the title character in '' Bramwell'' (1995–1998) and as Kate Lethbridge-Stewart in ''Doctor Who'' ...

* Maud Bagshaw, Dowager Baroness Bagshaw, character in the British period drama ''

Downton Abbey ''Downton Abbey'' is a British historical drama television series set in the early 20th century, created and co-written by Julian Fellowes. It first aired in the United Kingdom on ITV (TV network), ITV on 26 September 2010 and in the United St ...

'', played by

Imelda Staunton Dame Imelda Mary Philomena Bernadette Staunton (born 9 January 1956) is an English actress and singer. After training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Staunton began her career in repertory theatre in 1976 and appeared in various theatre pr ...

* Maud Beaton, character in the second series of

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drama ''

The Gilded Age In United States history, the Gilded Age is the period from about the late 1870s to the late 1890s, which occurred between the Reconstruction era and the Progressive Era. It was named by 1920s historians after Mark Twain's 1873 novel '' The G ...

'', played by Nicole Brydon Bloom * Maud Brewster, the romantic interest of protagonist Humphrey Van Weyden in the 1904 adventure novel ''

The Sea-Wolf ''The Sea-Wolf'' is a 1904 psychological adventure novel by American writer Jack London. The book's protagonist, Humphrey Van Weyden, is a literary critic who is a survivor of an ocean collision and who comes under the dominance of Wolf Larsen, ...

'', written by

Jack London John Griffith London (; January 12, 1876 – November 22, 1916), better known as Jack London, was an American novelist, journalist and activist. A pioneer of commercial fiction and American magazines, he was one of the first American authors t ...

; also in the numerous film adaptions of the book * Maud Martha Brown, titular character in the 1953 novel '' Maud Martha,'' written by

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winning African American poet

Gwendolyn Brooks Gwendolyn Elizabeth Brooks (June 7, 1917 – December 3, 2000) was an American poet, author, and teacher. Her work often dealt with the personal celebrations and struggles of ordinary people in her community. She won the Pulitzer Prize for Poet ...

Maud Grimes The following is a list of characters that first appeared in the ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'' in 1993, by order of first appearance. Maureen Holdsworth Maureen Webster (also Grimes, Naylor, Holdsworth and Elliott) was played by She ...

, wheelchair-using pensioner in the British soap ''

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'', played by

Elizabeth Bradley Elizabeth Bradley (20 May 1922 – 30 October 2000) was an English actress. She played Maud Grimes in the British soap opera ''Coronation Street''. Early life Bradley was born Joan Abraham in Macclesfield, Cheshire, the daughter of a senior ci ...

* Maud Gunneson, character in the TV series ''

Penny Dreadful Penny dreadfuls were cheap popular Serial (literature), serial literature produced during the 19th century in the United Kingdom. The pejorative term is roughly interchangeable with penny horrible, penny awful, and penny blood. The term typical ...

'', played by

Hannah Tointon Hannah Tointon (born 28 December 1987) is an English actress. She is best known for playing Katy Fox in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'' and Tara Brown in sitcom ''The Inbetweeners''. Early life Tointon was born to parents Ken and Carol ...

* Maud Horsham, widowed grandmother living with Alzheimer's disease who investigates a double mystery in the 2019 BBC drama series '' Elizabeth Is Missing'', played by

Glenda Jackson Glenda May Jackson (9 May 1936 – 15 June 2023) was an English actress and politician. Over the course of her distinguished career she received List of awards and nominations received by Glenda Jackson, numerous accolades including two Academy ...

(present) and

Liv Hill Liv Hill (born 22 June 2000) is a British actress. She received accolades for her roles in the BBC miniseries '' Three Girls'' (2017) and the films ''Jellyfish'' and ''The Little Stranger'' (2018). She has since appeared in '' The Fight'' (201 ...

(younger) * Maud Lilly, one of the central characters in the 2002 historical crime novel '' Fingersmith,'' written by Welsh novelist

Sarah Waters Sarah Ann Waters (born 21 July 1966) is a Welsh novelist. She is best known for her novels set in Victorian society and featuring lesbian protagonists, such as '' Tipping the Velvet'' and '' Fingersmith''. Life and education Early life Sara ...

; and in the 2005 BBC TV adaptation '' Fingersmith,'' where she was played by

Elaine Cassidy Elaine Cassidy (born 31 December 1979) is an Irish actress. Her films include ''The Sun, the Moon and the Stars'' (1996), ''Felicia's Journey'' (1999), '' The Others'' (2001), ''Disco Pigs'' (2002), ''And When Did You Last See Your Father?'' (2 ...

* Maud MacMuckle, also known as Ever Madder Aunt Maud, one of the principal characters in the

Eddie Dickens Eddie Dickens is a character from a series of books written by the children's author Philip Ardagh. Eddie first appeared in Awful End (known as A House Called Awful End in the USA) and has appeared in a total of six books. Ardagh originally create ...

trilogy of children's books, written by

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Maud Muller "Maud Muller" is a poem from 1856 written by John Greenleaf Whittier (1807–1892). It is about a beautiful maid named Maud Muller. One day, while harvesting hay, she meets a judge from the local town. Each is smitten with the other. The judge t ...

, titular subject of the 1856 poem, written by American Quaker poet

John Greenleaf Whittier John Greenleaf Whittier (December 17, 1807 – September 7, 1892) was an American Quaker poet and advocate of the abolition of slavery in the United States. Frequently listed as one of the fireside poets, he was influenced by the Scottish poet ...

* Maud O'Hara, character in the 2024

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series ''

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,'' played by

Victoria Smurfit Victoria Smurfit (born 31 March 1974) is an Irish actress. She is known for playing Orla O'Connell in the BBC television series '' Ballykissangel'', Detective Chief Inspector Roisin Connor in the ITV police procedural '' Trial & Retribution'' ...

* Maud Pie, older sister of Pinkie Pie from the '' My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic'' episode of the same name, voiced by Ingrid Nilson * Maud Silver, a retired governess-turned-private detective featured in 32 novels written by

Patricia Wentworth Dora Amy Turnbull (formerly Dillon, née Elles; 15 October 1877 – 28 January 1961), known by the pen name Patricia Wentworth, was a British crime fiction writer. Early life and education She was born in Mussoorie, British India, and was educa ...

* Maud Smith, character in the 1913 American silent short comedy film ''

Almost a Rescue ''Almost a Rescue'' is a 1913 American silent short comedy film featuring Fatty Arbuckle. Cast * Donald MacDonald as Hawkeye * Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle as Jimmie * Irene Hunt as May Smith * Billie Bennett as Maud Smith * Eddie Lyons a ...

'', played by

Billie Bennett Billie Bennett (October 23, 1874 – May 19, 1951) was an American film actress of the silent era. She appeared in more than 50 films between 1913 and 1930. She was born in Evansville, Indiana, and died in Los Angeles, California. Author ...

* Maud Spellbody, Mildred's best friend in ''

The Worst Witch ''The Worst Witch'' is a series of children's books written and illustrated by English author Jill Murphy. The series are primarily about a girl named Mildred Hubble who attends a witch school and fantasy stories, with eight books published. ...

'' children's book series, written by

Jill Murphy Jill Frances Murphy (5 July 1949 – 18 August 2021) was a British author and illustrator of children's books. First published by Allison & Busby in 1974, she was best known for the ''Worst Witch'' novels and ''Large Family'' picture books, with ...

* Maud Watts, fictional working class suffragette and central character in the 2015 film ''

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'', played by

Carey Mulligan Carey Hannah Mulligan (born 28 May 1985) is a British actress. She has received various accolades, including a British Academy Film Award, in addition to nominations for three Academy Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, and a Tony Award. She w ...

* Katie/Maud, central character in the 2019 British psychological horror film ''

Saint Maud ''Saint Maud'' is a 2019 British psychological horror film written and directed by Rose Glass in her feature directorial debut. The film stars Morfydd Clark as a newly-converted religious private carer who becomes dangerously fixated with savin ...

'', played by

Morfydd Clark Morfydd Clark (; born 17 March 1989) is a Welsh actress. She is best known for playing Galadriel in the Amazon Prime series '' The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power'' (2022–present). She received a number of accolades for her performance in ...

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