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Maynard

MAYND

Maynard (name) means a masculine given name and surname of Germanic origin, meaning "strong" or "hardy.". Example: “Maynard is used both as a first name and a surname.”

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A masculine given name and surname of Germanic origin, meaning "strong" or "hardy."

"Maynard is used both as a first name and a surname."

Word forms

Maynards plural

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Etymology

From a given name, Norman Mainard, borrowed from Old Dutch meginhard from Proto-Germanic *maginą (“might”) + *harduz (“hard, strong”)

Origin: Old Dutch

Rhymes for Maynard

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Maynard” mean?

The word “Maynard” means a masculine given name and surname of Germanic origin, meaning "strong" or "hardy.".

How do you pronounce “Maynard”?

“Maynard” is pronounced MAYND (/ˈmeɪnɚd/ in IPA).

How do you use “Maynard” in a sentence?

Here is “Maynard” used in a sentence: “Maynard is used both as a first name and a surname.”

What part of speech is “Maynard”?

“Maynard” is a name.

Is “Maynard” a common word?

“Maynard” is an uncommon word in modern English.