Matilda
muh-TIL-duh
Girl · German
Meaning: Battle-mighty, powerful in battle
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Tilda
Girl · Scandinavian · Medium name
- Meaning
- Mighty in battle
- Pronunciation
- TIL-duh
- Origin
- Scandinavian
- Popularity
- Uncommon in United Kingdom (2022)
Short form of Mathilda, from Germanic 'maht' (might) and 'hild' (battle).
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2022
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Languages in use: Nordic, English, German
Commonly used in: Scandinavia, United Kingdom, United States
Alternate spellings
MathildaScandinavian / English
Full form.
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Behind the Name, Scandinavian Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-20.
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