Matilda
muh-TIL-duh
Popularity
#410
Letters
7
Syllables
3
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
36,438
Peak Year
#769 in 2024
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Matilda is a Germanic name meaning "mighty in battle."
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Matilda of Flanders
Queen consort of William the Conqueror.
Matilda Cuomo
Wife of former New York Governor Mario Cuomo.
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