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Mathilda

muh-TIL-duh

Popularity

#4609

stable

Letters

8

Syllables

3

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

7,495

Peak Year

#180 in 1918

First Recorded

1880

Style

Vintage, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A Germanic name meaning "mighty in battle."

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TildaMattieMatti

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Matilda of Flanders

    Queen consort of William the Conqueror

  • Matilda Wormwood

    Fictional protagonist in Roald Dahl's 'Matilda'

Nicknames

TildaMattieMatti

Spelling Variations

MatildaMathilde

Similar Names

WilhelminaAugustaFreyaLouisa

Personality Traits

StrongIntelligentIndependentBrave

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