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Mathilde

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Pronounced mah-TEEL-duh /mɑˈtil.də/Medium

Meaning: The French/German form of Matilda — from the Germanic maht, 'strength; might', + hild, 'battle' — 'mighty in battle'Low

In 30 seconds: Mighty in battle: Mathilde is the French Matilda. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'mah-TEEL-duh').
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Origin LowGermanic
MeaningThe French/German form of Matilda — from the Germanic maht, 'strength; might', + hild, 'battle' — 'mighty in battle'
U.S. rank (2025)#5845 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births21 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1894
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,793

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191818802025

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

Mathilde is the French/German form of Matilda — from the Germanic maht, 'strength; might', + hild, 'battle' — 'mighty in battle' (several medieval queens). A lyrical, classic name (said 'mah-TEEL-duh'; nicknames Tilde, Tilly).

In the U.S. it appears in French and German families. Rare, mighty-in-battle at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Matilda comes from the Germanic maht, 'strength', + hild, 'battle' — 'mighty in battle' — Mathilde is the French/German form, lyrical and classic (said 'mah-TEEL-duh').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Matilda — Germanic etymology

Variations

MatildaMathildaMatilde

Nicknames

Tilly

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mathilde mean?

Mathilde is the French/German form of Matilda — Germanic 'mighty in battle'.

How do you pronounce Mathilde?

It's said mah-TEEL-duh /mɑˈtil.də/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Mathilde a boy or girl name?

Mathilde is a girl's name.

How popular is Mathilde?

Mathilde is a rare name in the U.S.

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