Mathilda
muh-TIL-duh
Girl · German
Meaning: Mighty in battle, battle maiden
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Matilda
Girl · German · Medium name
- Meaning
- Battle-mighty, powerful in battle
- Pronunciation
- muh-TIL-duh
- Origin
- German
- Popularity
- Common in United States (2023)
From Germanic 'maht' (might) and 'hild' (battle).
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
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Languages in use: German, English
Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom, Germany
Alternate spellings
MathildaGerman / Scandinavian
European form.
Cultural associations
People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.
Empress Matilda
1102–1167
Claimant to the English throne during the civil war known as the Anarchy.
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Behind the Name, German Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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