Matilda name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: May 30th, 2024

Gender: Girl

Origin: Old High German and Germanic

Usage: English, Gujarati, Kannada, Italian, Portuguese, Scandinavian, Faroese, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian

Pronunciation: m(a)-til-da

Meaning: Battle Maiden, Strong in War, Might, Strength, Fight, Composition Of: 'Power' and 'Struggle'

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What does Matilda mean?
Variations of Matilda
Nicknames for Matilda
How popular is Matilda?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Matilda
Famous People Named Matilda
Lists having Matilda

What does Matilda mean?

Chiefly used in Scandinavian, Kannada, Portuguese, Finnish, Swedish, Danish, English, Gujarati, Norwegian, Faroese and Italian long standing and illustrous, Matilda is originated from Germanic and Old High German, meaning of Matilda is "Battle-mighty, Strong in War, Might, Strength, Fight, Composition Of: 'Power' or 'Struggle'" is a unisex name.

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How do I pronounce Matilda?

Two syllabled Matilda is most commonly pronounced as m(a)-til-da. There are multiple ways to say the baby name, i.e., mat(i)-lda.

Variants of Matilda

Macia, Mary, Miriam, Matelda, Metta, Mette, Maciah, Maaria, Marielle, Mai, Mara, Marea, Adamary, Marigrace, Maria, Mariam, Mariamne, Mirjam, Minnie, Mirjana, Almeta, Mechthilde, Merete

Nicknames for Matilda

Here is the list of Potential nicknames for the given name Matilda:

Names that rhyme with Matilda

How popular is the name Matilda?

Matilda is a popular in United States where over 32162 new-borns have been given the name since 1880. Recently the moniker is on a rise, in 1880, 690 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 100th position.

Moreover, the name has been to the top 100 baby names 1 times Also, Matilda was a popular name in England and Wales. Over 21769 babies have been named Matilda since 1996.

When at its peak in 2016, the moniker grabbed the 25th spot and 1915 baby girls were given the name. However after 23 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts but still performing better than most of the names.

Additionally, the name has been in the top 50 baby names 10 times Also, Matilda is a popular name in Sweden given to over 6277 babies in 10 years. Recently the moniker is on a rise, in 1998, it ranked 7th when 847 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls.

Moreover, the name has been to the top 10 baby names 5 times

Matilda is common in New South Wales where over 4037 new-borns have been given the name since 2004.

When at the peak of its usage in 2008, 375 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 15th position. Also, A common name in Queensland having over 2543 recievers in 15 years of usage.

Presently the name is rising, in 2019, 219 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 10th position. Also, Matilda is a common name in Victoria given to over 2683 babies in 11 years.

Currently the name is rising, in 2018, the moniker grabbed the 10th spot and 294 baby girls were given the name. Additionally, the given name has been in the top 10 baby names 1 times

Matilda is a familiar baby name in Ireland, it has been in use since 1965 and was able to reach the top 100 names.

Recently in 2016, 58 babies were given Matilda and it reached its peak ranking, 97 on girl names chart. There are over 572 babies that have been given the name Matilda in Ireland.

Also, in France, it has been in use since 1969 and was able to reach the top 800 names. Recently in 2017, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 779 on girl names chart when 66 babies were named Matilda.

There are over 885 babies that have been given the name Matilda in France. Also, in Switzerland, it has been in use since 1998 and was able to reach the top 200 names.

Recently in 2017, 64 babies were given Matilda and it reached its peak ranking, 119 on girl names chart. Over 669 people have been named Matilda in Switzerland. Also, in Western Australia, in just 1 years, it has made it to the top 100 names.

Recently in 2019, 94 babies were given Matilda and it reached its peak ranking, 18 on girl names chart.

Matilda is an uncommon baby name in Belgium, in use since 1996, peaked in 2018 when it ranked 498th.

There are over 166 babies that have been given the name Matilda in Belgium. Also, it is uncommon in Northern Territory, where it has been in use since 2004 and peaked in 2009 when it ranked 2nd.

Over 161 people have been named Matilda in Northern Territory. Matilda is a rare baby name in Western Australia still in use today. But Matilda is a popular baby name in Ghana where every 1 in 600 have the name as well as in, Sierra Leone, Zambia, Nigeria, Tanzania, Malawi, Zimbabwe and South Africa.

According to our research, at least 190000 people have been bestowed Matilda around the globe.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2023	0	0	437	706
2022	0	0	414	756
2021	0	0	465	668
2020	0	0	478	636
2019	0	0	448	694
2018	0	0	489	640
2017	0	0	521	599
2016	0	0	495	630
2015	0	0	534	583
2014	0	0	582	522

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Facts

Matilda in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	0	6	71	109
	0	0	0	43558

Here's what numbers has to say about Matilda

You only need the right ones to be content in life. And you are right. Sometimes, your intuition is the reason why you made so mistakes in your life. People often mistake you for a fool but you always find an indirect way to prove them wrong. You don't care about connects much because you believe that you don't need many people in order to be happy and content with life. People come to you when they need an objective opinion about almost everything, except romance.

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Mia means Mine, Who is Loved or Beauty is commonly used in Scandinavian, Norwegian and Dutch and is used for both boys and girls is of Hebrew and Latin origin. In 2018, predominant name Mia bagged 7th position on the list of baby girl names in United States
Lillian - Well-Liked and Perpetual Lillian commonly is used in Swedish and Hebrew, meaning of Lillian is "Beauty or My God is Perfect" which of Latin and Hebrew origin is bestowed upon both genders
Steve - Steve's meaning is A Garland, The Crowned or Crowned is rooted from Old Greek and is predominantly used in Swedish, Danish and Finnish is used for both sexes
Billy means Resolute Protector, Protection or Will has its origin in Germanic and Old High German and is used for both sexes is mostly used in English and Danish
Lorraine - Lorraine's meaning is Saint Joan of Arc or Laurel is principally used in Norwegian and Finnish and a unisex name has its origin in Old French and Latin

Famous people named Matilda

Matilda of Ringelheim, was Duchess of Saxony from 912 and German queen
Matilda Evans, first African-American woman licensed to practice medicine
Matilda Betham-Edwards, English novelist, travel writer and Francophile
Matilda Howell, American female archer
Matilda Ernkrans, Swedish politician of the Social Democratic Party
Matilda Coxe Stevenson, American ethnologist, born in San Augustine, Texas
Matilda of Tuscany, powerful feudal Margravine of Tuscany
Matilda of Flanders, was Queen of England and Duchess of Normandy by marriage to William the Conqueror
Matilda Joslyn Gage, 19th-century women's suffragist, a Native American rights activist, an abolitionist
Matilda of Boulogne, was Queen of England as the wife of King Stephen
Matilda II, Countess of Boulogne, was Countess of Boulogne
Matilda of Scotland,
Matilda Ziegler, English television, stage and film actress best
Matilda of Anjou, also known as Mahaut was married
Matilda of Savoy, Queen of Portugal, was Queen of Portugal
Matilda Sissieretta Joyner Jones, American soprano
Matilda Jane Evans,
Matilda of Savoy, daughter of Amadeo
Matilda of Frisia, first queen
Matilda Smith, botanical artist whose work appeared
Matilda Reed in Episode #1.6 as Actress
Matilda Mead in Rhythm Is a Dancer as Actress
Matilda Ramsay in Matilda and the Ramsay Bunch as Actress
Matilda Terbio in The Island as Actress
Matilda Ridgway in The Guests as Actress
Matilda Gilbert in The Adventures of Teddy Ruxpin as Actress
Matilda Szydagis in The Nanny Diaries as Actress
Matilda Del Toro in Lost Jungle as Actress
Matilda Brown in Am I Okay as Actress
Matilda Ledger in 20 Cutest Celebrity Babies as
Matilda Makoçi played pivotal character of Mira in 1983 drama, romance film Apasionata.
In 2002, Matilda Callenbo portrayed the role of Emma in family film Smådeckarna.

Sources

Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
Office fédéral de la statistique, https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/fr/home/statistiques/population/naissances-deces/prenoms-nouveaux-nes.html
Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://www.svb.nl/nl/kindernamen/
SCB- Statistikmyndigheten, https://www.scb.se/en/finding-statistics/statistics-by-subject-area/population/general-statistics/name-statistics/
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Department of Jutsice, Government of Western Australia, https://bdm.justice.wa.gov.au/_apps/BabyNames/Default.aspx?uid=1144-3594-8619-1127
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NSW Government, https://www.nsw.gov.au/family-and-relationships/births/popular-baby-names

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