[Opinions] Maud(e)
I know this is very old-ladyish, but I rather like it (but then I like a lot of "old ladies' names except the really "impossible" ones like Gertrude, Ethel).
Do you think it's too dated or could make a come-back in the "old-fashioned" trend? Do you prefer it with or without the e at the end? I prefer Maud, overall.
Do you think it's too dated or could make a come-back in the "old-fashioned" trend? Do you prefer it with or without the e at the end? I prefer Maud, overall.
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I really want to like Maud/e...it fits in with names I usually like- short, old fashioned, kind of spunky, uncomplicated and not frilly (very much like Ruby, Edith, Rose, Mae, Blythe etc that usually make my top 10).
But I just can't like it. I think its the drone of the middle sound. I don't know. I just don't find it attractive or 'fresh' sounding. I prefer it spelt Maude to Maud though.
But I just can't like it. I think its the drone of the middle sound. I don't know. I just don't find it attractive or 'fresh' sounding. I prefer it spelt Maude to Maud though.
I taught a Maud about 20 years ago: nice child. And if it's good enough for Tennyson, why should it be bad now? Tennyson's Maud was a positive femme fatale!
I really like this name, spelled Maude.
I can't see it ever becoming popular, but I can see it being used more someday.
I can't see it ever becoming popular, but I can see it being used more someday.
This message was edited 2/7/2010, 1:00 PM
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This message was edited 2/7/2010, 4:32 PM
I really like it. It's got such a nice long history, and (probably because of the Tennyson poem) it makes me think of pretty, old-fashioned gardens. I can't see it getting hugely popular - unlike Matilda, which I am getting less fond of as it rises - but it does fit the trend. I prefer it without the added e.
It's a good name. Used occasionally in my area, though just lately..don't think there are any Maudes ove age 4.
I think the "e" is usually inclused, here.
I think the "e" is usually inclused, here.
I prefer Maude and I really like it as a middle name. Not so much as a first name.
I too prefer the spelling Maud. It's more succinct and fresh. Cute!