Scottish and English (of Norman origin): nickname for an ungracious individual from Old French maltalant mautalent ‘anger vexation spite’ (from Late Latin malum ‘bad’ + talentum ‘inclination disposition’).
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What is the origin of the name Maitland?
Scottish and English (of Norman origin): nickname for an ungracious individual from Old French maltalant mautalent ‘anger vexation spite’ (from Late Latin malum ‘bad’ + talentum ‘inclination disposition’).