Matilda
Battle-mighty
Germanic, Western
Girl · M
Matilda
“Battle-mighty”
Name Details & Attributes
Meanings
Strong in battle
Personality Traits
Syllables
3
About this name
Matilda is a strong, vintage name of German origin meaning 'battle-mighty'. It has royal pedigree and literary fame (thanks to Roald Dahl), offering a perfect blend of strength and sweetness.
Matilda has Germanic and Western origins. Matilda has a popularity score of 88 out of 100 in the Anbu Baby catalogue. It is most associated with the 2020s. It is pronounced muh-TIL-duh. It is traditionally associated with Christianity. It is associated with themes of Strength, Literature and Royalty. Its listed personality traits are Mighty, Sweet and Intelligent. It has 3 syllables and 7 letters. Related names in the catalogue include Mathilde and Tilly.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Matilda mean?
The name Matilda means "Battle-mighty."
What origin is the name Matilda?
Matilda has Germanic and Western origins.
Is Matilda a boy or girl name?
Matilda is traditionally a girl's name.
How do you pronounce Matilda?
Matilda is pronounced muh-TIL-duh.
Is Matilda popular?
Matilda has a popularity score of 88 out of 100 in the Anbu Baby catalogue. It is most associated with the 2020s.
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