Girl

Mathilda

muh-THIL-duh

Rare & Uncommon ↑ Rising

✦ Meaning

“German variant spelling of Matilda, meaning 'mighty battle.' Less common spelling than Matilda but used in German-speaking countries and among parents seeking distinctive spelling.”

Popularity Over Time

Mathilda US popularity rank over timeRank 12583 in 1988 to rank 285 in 1901. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#285#6434#125831900192019401960198020002024

Mathilda is not currently in the US top 1000.

Origin

GermanGermanic

Syllables

3

Nicknames

MathildeTildaMattieHilda

Style

StrongVintageClassicGrandTimeless

Famous Bearers

  • German and Scandinavian heritage
  • Mathilda of Saxony

Cross-Cultural Notes

Strong in German, Scandinavian, and Dutch cultures

People Also Ask

German variant spelling of Matilda, meaning 'mighty battle.' Less common spelling than Matilda but used in German-speaking countries and among parents seeking distinctive spelling.

Mathilda 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 Mathilda include Mathilde, Tilda, Mattie, Hilda.

Names that pair beautifully with Mathilda include Theodore, Anna.