What nickname is most closely associated with Joan of Arc?

The nickname most closely associated with Joan of Arc is “the Maid of Orléans.” The title reflects her role in the French victory that lifted the English siege of Orléans in 1429.

Joan did not command the entire French war effort by herself, and the victory involved several experienced military leaders. However, her arrival dramatically strengthened French morale and helped inspire coordinated attacks against the besieging English forces. The siege was lifted after a campaign lasting only a few days.

The French word “Pucelle,” usually translated as “Maid,” was also part of Joan’s public identity. It emphasized her virginity and religious image. “Maid of Orléans” became especially popular in later writing because it connected her directly with the city where her reputation as a national heroine grew.

The nickname should not be confused with “Maid of Lorraine,” a later regional association. Joan came from the village of Domrémy in the Duchy of Bar.