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Maude McCarthy

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Personal Details

Given Name
Maude
Surname
McCarthy
Occupation
Dame

The Name Maude

Origin
Germanic, Old German
Meaning
Mighty in battle or powerful.
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The McCarthy Surname

Origin
Irish
Meaning
Descendant of Carthach, meaning loving or affectionate.
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