Matilda-May
Germanic · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Matilda-May
Matilda-May combines two names: Matilda derives from the Germanic elements "maht" (might/strength) and "hild" (battle), meaning "mighty in battle," while May comes from the month or the flower, or as a diminutive of Mary/Mae.
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Etymology
Matilda-May combines two names: Matilda derives from the Germanic elements "maht" (might/strength) and "hild" (battle), meaning "mighty in battle," while May comes from the month or the flower, or as a diminutive of Mary/Mae. The compound name is primarily used in English-speaking countries, with Matilda having medieval roots in Germanic and Norman traditions, and the hyphenated form becoming more common in modern Anglo-American naming practices, particularly in Britain.
Matilda-May currently ranks #4,634 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2021.
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