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GirlGermanic

Matilda

muh-TIL-duh

Popularity

#410

stable

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."

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Numerology

1

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.

Spelling Variations

Personality Traits

strongintelligentdeterminedindependent

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