Some writers use Empress Maud as their consistent designation for the Empress Matilda. This is a useful device to distinguish this Matilda from the many other Matildas around her:
- Henry I had at least one illegitimate daughter named Maud or Matilda.
- Robert, Earl of Gloucestor, was married to a Matilda. Stephen's wife's name was Matilda.
- The Empress Matilda's mother was Matilda of Scotland.
