Mathilda β€” Baby Name Meaning and Origin

Mathilda is an elegant and sophisticated name of German origin. It is derived from the Germanic elements 'maht', meaning "might" or "strength", and 'hild', meaning "battle" or "war".

Mathilda

Letter: M
Girl

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Meaning of Mathilda:

Mathilda is an elegant and sophisticated name of German origin. It is derived from the Germanic elements 'maht', meaning "might" or "strength", and 'hild', meaning "battle" or "war". Mathilda signifies a powerful warrior and carries a sense of strength, resilience, and bravery. It is a name that portrays a strong and independent girl with a fighting spirit.

  • Gender: Girl
  • Origin: Germanic, Swedish, English
  • US popularity: In 2022, 36 newborns in the United States were named Mathilda (Social Security Administration data). Recorded peak: 1918 with 180 babies.

Origin:

Germanic , Swedish , English

Similar Names:

Mahida , Maltilda , Mathia , Mathilah , Mathild , Mathilde , Mathla , Matild , Matilda , Matildia

More names starting with M:

Ma , Ma As Sama , Maaaliha , Maaarif , Maaazim , Maab , Maabad , Maacah , Maachah , Maadhav , Maadil , Maadin

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What does the name Mathilda mean?

Mathilda is an elegant and sophisticated name of German origin. It is derived from the Germanic elements 'maht', meaning "might" or "strength", and 'hild', meaning "battle" or "war". Mathilda signifies a powerful warrior and carries a sense of strength, resilience, and bravery.

What is the origin of the name Mathilda?

Mathilda is a girl's name of Germanic, Swedish, English origin.

Is Mathilda a boy or girl name?

Mathilda is commonly used as a girl's name.

How popular is the name Mathilda?

In 2022, 36 newborns in the United States were named Mathilda, according to Social Security Administration data. Its recorded peak was 1918, with 180 babies given the name.

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