Marilda
mah-RIL-duh
✦ Meaning
“Germanic compound combining 'marah' (famous) and 'hild' (battle), meaning 'famous battle-maiden'. A rare Scandinavian and Germanic variant of Matilda with deeper historical roots.”
Popularity Over Time
Marilda is not currently in the US top 1000.
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Cross-Cultural Notes
Scandinavian and Germanic heritage; gaining international appeal
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Germanic compound combining 'marah' (famous) and 'hild' (battle), meaning 'famous battle-maiden'. A rare Scandinavian and Germanic variant of Matilda with deeper historical roots.
Marilda is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. It's trending up as more parents discover it.
Popular nicknames for Marilda include Mara, Rilda, Tilda.
Names that pair beautifully with Marilda include Gisela, Sigrid.