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Mathilda

Girl

Germanic · English /məˈtɪldə/

Mathilda joins Germanic elements for strength and battle. The spelling with h shares its meaning with Matilda; Tilda is an established short form.

Origin

Germanic

Pronunciation

English /məˈtɪldə/

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Mighty in battle

Mathilda carries the Germanic elements for strength and battle, traditionally understood as “mighty in battle”. It belongs to the Matilda and Mechthild name family. The h distinguishes the written form Mathilda from Matilda without creating a different meaning. The name offers a firm, traditional impression, but the rounded ending keeps the rhythm from feeling severe. Tilda is an established short form for those who enjoy a lighter everyday option alongside the full name. In English, /məˈtɪldə/ puts the emphasis on til; the th is pronounced as t.

Etymology: A form in the Germanic Matilda/Mechthild family, combining elements for strength and battle.

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Name popularity

Latest year: 2025

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Rank4,423

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SSA records cover Social Security card applications, not every US birth. Names with fewer than 5 occurrences are omitted; gaps do not mean zero. Spellings are kept separate, except that SSA removes spaces and hyphens. Equal counts are ranked alphabetically. Ranks are calculated separately for boys and girls.

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Origin

Germanic