Matilda
English · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Matilda
Matilda derives from the Germanic elements "maht" (might, strength) and "hild" (battle), meaning "mighty in battle" or "powerful fighter." The name was borne by notable medieval figures including Matilda of Tuscany and the Norman Matilda (daughter of William the Conqueror), and has been used predominantly in Germanic, English, and European Christian cultures since the Middle Ages.
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Etymology
Matilda derives from the Germanic elements "maht" (might, strength) and "hild" (battle), meaning "mighty in battle" or "powerful fighter." The name was borne by notable medieval figures including Matilda of Tuscany and the Norman Matilda (daughter of William the Conqueror), and has been used predominantly in Germanic, English, and European Christian cultures since the Middle Ages.
Matilda currently ranks #365 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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