Matilda
muh-TIL-duh
✦ Meaning
“From Germanic 'Mahthildis' (mighty in battle), this Old English name means 'battle-mighty.' It was borne by medieval queens and has returned as a strong literary choice.”
Popularity Over Time
Currently ranked #410 in the United States.
Origin
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Style
Famous Bearers
- Matilda (Queen of England)
- Matilda Roald Dahl character
- Tilda Swinton
Cross-Cultural Notes
Strong recognition across Germanic, English, and Scandinavian cultures
People Also Ask
From Germanic 'Mahthildis' (mighty in battle), this Old English name means 'battle-mighty.' It was borne by medieval queens and has returned as a strong literary choice.
Matilda is currently ranked #410 in the United States. It's trending up as more parents discover it.
Popular nicknames for Matilda include Mattie, Tilly, Maud, Matti.
Names that pair beautifully with Matilda include Cordelia, Rosalind, Seraphina, Jasper, Thaddeus.