Maitlin
Old French · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Maitlin
Maitlin is a modern English given name derived from the Old French "Maitland," which itself comes from a place name meaning "bad land" or "barren land" (from "mauvais" meaning bad and "land").
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Etymology
Maitlin is a modern English given name derived from the Old French "Maitland," which itself comes from a place name meaning "bad land" or "barren land" (from "mauvais" meaning bad and "land"). The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Scotland and North America, with no significant religious affiliation or notable historical figures of particular prominence.
Maitlin currently ranks #16,590 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1997.
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