Tilda
English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Tilda
Tilda is a shortened form of Matilda, derived from the Germanic elements "maht" (might, strength) and "hild" (battle), meaning "mighty in battle."
The name is primarily used in Scandinavian, German, and English-speaking cultures with no specific religious association; it gained modern recognition through Swedish actress Tilda Swinton and has historical usage among European nobility.
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Etymology
Tilda is a shortened form of Matilda, derived from the Germanic elements "maht" (might, strength) and "hild" (battle), meaning "mighty in battle."
The name is primarily used in Scandinavian, German, and English-speaking cultures with no specific religious association; it gained modern recognition through Swedish actress Tilda Swinton and has historical usage among European nobility.
Tilda currently ranks #6,806 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1924.
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