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Mathilda

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Pronounced mə-TIL-dah /məˈtɪl.dɑ/Medium

Meaning: Th-spelling of Matilda — from Germanic maht, 'might, strength', plus hild, 'battle' — 'mighty in battle'High

In 30 seconds: Mighty in battle: Mathilda spells Matilda — 'strength in war' — with a th. Strong, vintage, and charming (Roald Dahl's heroine).
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Origin HighGerman
MeaningTh-spelling of Matilda — from Germanic maht, 'might, strength', plus hild, 'battle' — 'mighty in battle'
U.S. rank (2024)#4609 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births30 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1918
Total births (all-time)≈ 7,495

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191818802024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Mathilda is a th-spelling of Matilda — from Germanic maht, 'might, strength', plus hild, 'battle' — 'mighty in battle'. A strong, vintage name (Empress Matilda; Roald Dahl's Matilda).

It registers thinly beside Matilda. Rare, mighty-in-battle at the root, and charming.

Did you know? Matilda joins Germanic maht ('might') with hild ('battle') — 'mighty in battle' (a great medieval empress, and Roald Dahl's clever heroine); Mathilda is a th-spelling.
Overall data confidence 82%
Behind the Name — Matilda — root etymology

Variations

MatildaMathildeMathilda

Nicknames

TillyMattie

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If you like Mathilda…

Matilda— the standard spelling
Tilly— a pet form
Ottilie— a companion -ilie name
Alida— echoes that soft -da sound
Marlena— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mathilda mean?

Mathilda spells Matilda — Germanic 'mighty in battle'.

How do you pronounce Mathilda?

It's said mə-TIL-dah /məˈtɪl.dɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Mathilda a boy or girl name?

Mathilda is a girl's name.

How popular is Mathilda?

Mathilda is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Matilda is more common.

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