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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).

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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.

Maud is spunky! I also prefer this spelling.

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I can see Maud becoming kind of hipster cool amongst the Hazel and Olive crowd but I don't see it becoming mainstream popular anytime soon, it is far too clunky.

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 love it, and Maud > Maude imo. Maude is more composed and makes me think of jewels, perhaps because of Jade. Maud is more spunky, to me it's a warrior name. :)

I really like this name, spelled Maude.

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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

I quite like Maud. I can see it being a tad heavy, but Maudie helps to soften it a bit. Makes a smashing middle name.

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.

I love Maud. I think it could make a comeback. It's similar to Edith or Enid that way, IMO.

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I like the way you describe Ethel and Gertrude as "impossible" - I know what you mean and would add Mildred to that category.

It's a good name. Used occasionally in my area, though just lately..don't think there are any Maudes ove age 4.

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I think the "e" is usually inclused, here.

I love both Maude and Maud, though I think I prefer the former.

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(For the record, I don't think any name is "impossible.")

I prefer Maude and I really like it as a middle name. Not so much as a first name.

I really like it. I prefer it spelled Maude.

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I bowled against a Maude in high school. I was very excited to see her name on the score sheets. She'd be around 18/19 now.

I too prefer the spelling Maud. It's more succinct and fresh. Cute!