Matilda Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, Girl Names Like Matilda

Matilda Name Origin: German
Pronunciation: m(a)-til-da, mat(i)-lda
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Matilda Name Meaning

Matilda means “strength in battle” or “mighty in battle”. It is a name that embodies strength, determination, and power, making it a popular choice for parents who want their daughters to grow up to be confident and assertive.

Origins of the Name Matilda

Matilda is a Germanic name that originated from the Germanic word “maht”, which means “might, strength”. It was used as a name for women who were strong, powerful and able to rule. The name gained popularity in the Middle Ages and was used by many European royalty and nobility, including Queen Matilda, the wife of King Henry I of England.

Popularity of the Name Matilda

Matilda has consistently been a popular name for girls over the centuries, and its popularity has waxed and waned over time. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Matilda was a popular name in the United States, and it remains popular to this day. It is a classic name that has never fallen out of favor and continues to be a popular choice for parents all over the world.

Final Thoughts on the Name Matilda

With a name like Matilda, your daughter is sure to be a force to be reckoned with! Whether she’s standing up to bullies at school, or taking on the world as a future CEO, Matilda will be a name that inspires confidence and strength. And let’s not forget, she’ll also have the world’s best comeback when someone asks if she’s named after a certain precocious young reader who took on the Trunchbull.

So, if you’re looking for a name that’s both classic and full of personality, consider Matilda – it’s a name that’s sure to stand the test of time!

Matilda Name Popularity

How popular is the name Matilda? Here’s everything we know.

Year	Rank	# Births	% Births
1910	—	231	0.0656%
1911	—	272	0.073%
1912	—	356	0.0706%
1913	—	381	0.0672%
1914	—	449	0.0644%
1915	—	637	0.0701%
1916	—	643	0.0666%
1917	—	662	0.0662%
1918	—	661	0.0616%
1919	—	625	0.0597%
1920	—	608	0.0547%
1921	—	575	0.0502%
1922	—	581	0.0522%
1923	—	536	0.0479%
1924	—	495	0.0426%
1925	—	427	0.0378%
1926	—	359	0.0326%
1927	—	373	0.0337%
1928	—	359	0.0336%
1929	—	288	0.0278%
1930	—	247	0.0236%
1931	—	189	0.0191%
1932	—	203	0.0205%
1933	—	164	0.0176%
1934	—	155	0.016%
1935	—	140	0.0144%
1936	—	139	0.0144%
1937	—	113	0.0115%
1938	—	104	0.0102%
1939	—	77	0.0076%
1940	—	111	0.0104%
1941	—	79	0.007%
1942	—	98	0.0078%
1943	—	62	0.0047%
1944	—	56	0.0045%
1945	—	48	0.0039%
1946	—	86	0.0058%
1947	—	85	0.0051%
1948	—	76	0.0048%
1949	—	99	0.0062%
1950	—	104	0.0065%
1951	—	73	0.0043%
1952	—	74	0.0042%
1953	—	63	0.0036%
1954	—	59	0.0032%
1955	—	77	0.0042%
1956	—	70	0.0037%
1957	—	39	0.002%
1958	—	43	0.0023%
1959	—	76	0.004%
1960	—	72	0.0038%
1961	—	69	0.0037%
1962	—	55	0.003%
1963	—	81	0.0045%
1964	—	83	0.0047%
1965	—	45	0.0028%
1966	—	48	0.0031%
1967	—	28	0.0018%
1968	—	35	0.0023%
1969	—	27	0.0018%
1970	—	26	0.0016%
1971	—	37	0.0025%
1972	—	17	0.0012%
1973	—	31	0.0024%
1974	—	26	0.002%
1975	—	37	0.0029%
1976	—	22	0.0017%
1977	—	21	0.0016%
1978	—	5	0.0004%
1979	—	14	0.001%
1980	—	12	0.0008%
1981	—	19	0.0013%
1982	—	13	0.0009%
1983	—	5	0.0003%
1984	—	5	0.0003%
1985	—	15	0.001%
1986	—	8	0.0005%
1987	—	7	0.0005%
1988	—	10	0.0006%
1989	—	5	0.0003%
1990	—	12	0.0007%
1991	—	5	0.0003%
1992	—	0	0%
1993	—	0	0%
1994	—	10	0.0007%
1995	—	10	0.0007%
1996	—	25	0.0017%
1997	—	31	0.0021%
1998	—	38	0.0025%
1999	—	41	0.0027%
2000	—	31	0.002%
2001	—	45	0.003%
2002	—	55	0.0037%
2003	—	55	0.0036%
2004	—	47	0.0031%
2005	—	60	0.0039%
2006	—	120	0.0077%
2007	—	138	0.0087%
2008	—	280	0.0181%
2009	—	315	0.0211%
2010	—	294	0.0204%
2011	—	288	0.0202%
2012	—	370	0.026%
2013	—	401	0.0282%
2014	—	479	0.0329%
2015	—	541	0.0372%
2016	—	583	0.0404%
2017	—	559	0.0401%
2018	—	603	0.0439%
2019	—	662	0.0489%
2020	—	589	0.0463%
2021	—	569	0.0465%
2022	—	734	0.0556%
2023	—	671	0.0518%

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Names Like Matilda

If you like Matilda, you’ll love these other names like Matilda.

What names are diminutives of Matilda?

A diminutive is a name that’s like Matilda sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Matilda, but shorter.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Mattie	Lady; mistress of the house; mighty in battle	German
Matty	Mighty in battle	German
Maud	A diminutive form of Mathilda, Magdalene, Matilda, etc.	French
Maude	Woman from Magdala; mighty in battle	Hebrew
Tilda	A short form of Matilda.	German
Tillie	Mighty in battle	German
Tilly	Mighty in battle	German

What names are variants of Matilda?

Mix it up with these names that are a variation of the name Matilda.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Mafalda	Mighty in battle	Portuguese
Maffalda	Mighty in battle	Spanish
Maitilde	Mighty in battle	German
Maltilda	Mighty in battle	German
Maltilde	Mighty in battle	German
Mat	Mighty in battle	German
Matelda	Mighty in battle	German

Mathilda	Mighty in battle	German
Mathilde	Mighty in battle	German
Matilde	Mighty in battle	German
Matti	Lady; mistress of the house; mighty in battle	German
Mattie	Lady; mistress of the house; mighty in battle	German
Matty	Mighty in battle	German
Maud	A diminutive form of Mathilda, Magdalene, Matilda, etc.	French
Maude	Woman from Magdala; mighty in battle	Hebrew
Maudie	Mighty in battle	German
Tilda	A short form of Matilda.	German
Tilde	Mighty in battle	German
Tildie	Mighty in battle	German
Tildy	Mighty in battle	German
Tilli	Mighty in battle	German
Tillie	Mighty in battle	German

Tilly	Mighty in battle	German

What names are similar to Matilda?

Find a name that’s like Matilda, but just a little bit different.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Madison	Son of Maud	English

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8 Comments

Abigail Jun 14 at 8:19 am

We love the literary aspect of her name. It also goes well with her middle name, which is a family name.

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Ashlee Sep 18 at 8:45 am

We chose the name Matilda so we could use the nickname Mati in honor of a boy I grew up with who died from cancer when he was 8 years old. 16 years later and I have a Mati/Matty again!

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Rua Oct 28 at 11:21 am

I love this name

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Tattiana Aug 4 at 7:52 am

We named her after my husbands grandmother. We call her Tilly.

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Livia May 14 at 8:19 am

It was chosen after our great grandmother as she was a strong woman with loving and care nature.
It also means battle mighty which I hope our daughter will represent at some point in her life 🙂

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Alesha Apr 24 at 10:33 am

I chose matilda after me and my husband’s favorite movie it fit perfectly with her last name Mccaffrey

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Alesha May 20 at 12:27 pm

I chose Matilda because it’s old school and unique and not many girls have that name her middle name is Nicole because her aunt’s middle name is Nicole and Mccaffrey for her last name after her dad

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Briana Apr 13 at 11:03 am

We chose Matilda to honor my husband’s late great grandmother Matilda. She came over to Ellis Island during the invasion of Poland. Matilda’s middle name, Caroline, was to honor my mother in law, Angela Carol. <3 We are very close to our family, so we figured what better way to honor them than to name our last child after them!

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