Maitland
Old English/Scottish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Maitland
Maitland derives from the Old English elements "maegen" (strength) and "land" (territory), meaning "strong land" or "mighty land." The name originated as a Scottish surname from the Maitland family of Berwickshire, Scotland, and became established in English-speaking cultures during the medieval period, with notable bearers including Scottish nobles and British colonial administrators.
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Etymology
Maitland derives from the Old English elements "maegen" (strength) and "land" (territory), meaning "strong land" or "mighty land." The name originated as a Scottish surname from the Maitland family of Berwickshire, Scotland, and became established in English-speaking cultures during the medieval period, with notable bearers including Scottish nobles and British colonial administrators.
Maitland currently ranks #13,323 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1917.
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